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kalmiopsis

Kalmiopsis leachiana

Genus: Kalmiopsis
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

K. leachiana is a dwarf shrub to 30cm in height and width, with small, oval, glossy dark green leaves. Small, bell-shaped, deep rosy-pink flowers are borne in clusters at the shoot tips

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil. Grow in full sun where the soil remains cool and moist or in partial shade. Would suit a cool position in a peat garden

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 6-12°C in spring or propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side Borders

Planting Places

Submerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years