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Kalmia latifolia f. fuscata Freckles - Mountain Laurel

Kalmia latifolia f. fuscata Freckles
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush, Spoonwood, American Mountain Laurel, Broad-leaved Kalmia

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lovely young plant upon arrival but during planting, small roots just on the surface I hope it will settle in and shoot properly

Patricia M., 26/10/2016

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Evergreen bush bearing splendid pink buds which open to blush pink flowers with chocolate brown spots, gathered in groups about 10cm in size.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Little known to gardeners, Kalmia latifolia Freckles or Mountain Laurel is a small wonder. This evergreen shrub bears splendid pink buds that then open to chocolate brown flowers, grouped together in 10cm clusters.

Originating from the eastern United States and Canada, Kalmia is a small, hardy shrub, slow in growth, with a bushy habit and rounded form which reaches 2 to 3m (6 ft 7 in to 9 ft 10 in) in diameter in our gardens.  It can, in its native form, reach up to 8-10m (26 ft 2 in-32 ft 10 in) in height.

Its shiny green, lanceolate foliage is evergreen. As buds, its candy pink flowers open to chocolate brown blooms.  They are gathered on a terminal corymb and bloom over a short period between May and June.

Kalmia Freckles grows in acidic, humus-rich, free draining soil. It likes partial shade and tolerates sun in a mild temperate climate (avoid full sun in hot regions), it also tolerates slight sea breezes. Plant it in a cool place and water well in the summer.  Plant in the company of rhododendrons, camellias and Enkianthus.

 

Beware, its foliage, flowers and fruits are toxic to animals.

 

Kalmia is a genus dedicated to Piehr Kalm, a Swedish botanist of the 18th century, he notably published a famous detailed study on the natural history of North America in his book "Travels into North-America".

Kalmia latifolia f. fuscata Freckles - Mountain Laurel in pictures

Kalmia latifolia f. fuscata Freckles - Mountain Laurel (Flowering) Flowering
Kalmia latifolia f. fuscata Freckles - Mountain Laurel (Foliage) Foliage
Kalmia latifolia f. fuscata Freckles - Mountain Laurel (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 10 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Kalmia

Species

latifolia f. fuscata

Cultivar

Freckles

Family

Ericaceae

Other common names

Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush, Spoonwood, American Mountain Laurel, Broad-leaved Kalmia

Origin

North America

Product reference96651

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Planting and care

Kalmia latifolia Freckles grows in acidic soil, in sun or partial shade. Avoid full sun in hot regions and water-logged soils.  It is perfectly hardy and withstands temperatures as low as -35° (-31 °F).

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich in humus and light

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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