Kalmia polifolia bog laurel
In early May profusion of small, soft lilac-pink flowers open from rich pink buds. It is hard to believe that such a small plant produces this quantity. They are small, only about 2 cm across, saucer-shaped like those on mountain laurels and bloom for 3-4 weeks.
Bog laurel is a low, mound forming, evergreen shrub that loves moist or even wet sites. For a happy life it MUST HAVE acidic soil (add plenty of peat). In order to avoid drying out keep it mulched at all times. Full sun is best for rich flowering. Fertilize in spring and early autumn with rhododendron fertilizers. It is extremely hardy to about -44°C (USDA zone 2), and is suitable for growing in outdoor pots but never let it dry out.
Last update 19-01-2013
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- STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
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- EXTRA - These plants are usually mature and bigger specimens with exceptional overall appearance.
- STANDARD (as described in the plant form) means a tree with a trunk of 190-210 cm and a crown at the top, unless specified differently. The commercial size for trees is their girth measured in the height of 1m from ground.
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- GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.