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Kalmia latifolia You Can - Mountain Laurel
Subject broken in two during transportation, but subject small has recovered well with good growth.
jean paul morin, 10/04/2016
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Kalmia latifolia You can, also known as Mountain Laurel, is different. It is a beautiful evergreen, vigorous bush of heathland soil, with a matte green, elliptical leaf, whose leaf tips have elongated with very acute points. Its spring flowering is out of the ordinary: from pink buds, the bells take on a deeper hue at maturity, changing to pink-purple floral buds. Ths creates a poetic gradation of pink and white.
Kalmia latifolia, native to the mountains of eastern North America, and also named Mountain Laurel or American Laurel, belongs to the Ericaceae family, like Heather and Rhododendron. Kalmia latifolia You Can is an evergreen shrub of beautiful dimensions, reaching 2 meters (6 feet 7 inches) in height and 1 m (3 ft 4 in) in diameter, with slow growth. Its well branched trunk, gives it a bushy, erected habit. Its evergreen dark shiny green foliage, with a lighter underside, is matte green, tough and thick, with alternate and clearly lanceolate leaves, that are slightly tapering (like those of Eucalyptus). It provides very decorative qualities all year round. This plant is most spectacular at the end of spring, in May-June, when it is entirely covered with flowers of different shades. Each branch carries clusters (corymbs) of small flowers that are pink, in the form of 5-sided campanulate corollas, very flared, 2 to 2.5 cm (0.8 to 1 in) in diameter. These carry 10 purple stamens on the petals. The flowers then take on a darker hue. The flowers do not all bloom at the same time, the corymbs present astonishing contrasts between the not yet open graphic, pink-purple, veined floral buds and the already bloomed flowers which also change in shades of pink. After flowering, if they have not fallen, the flowers give way to brown capsule-like fruits which last all winter.
This Kalmia, unjustly unknown, and whose amazing flowers are a delight, is a particularly hardy heathland shrub that must be positioned in semi-shade, in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Unique and very decorative with a compact habit, it will look wonderful planted in the garden, where it will enhance all the surrounding plants! It can be used in many ways in the garden. It will be the ideal companion of heathland plants (Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Camellias, Heathers, Hydrangeas, Japanese Maples, Magnolias, Andromedas, Cyclamens…). It will work perfectly in an informal hedge, in mixed shrub planting, added to a perennial bed or around a pond. Its small size also means that it works well in containers on balconies or patios, provided the soil is always kept moist.
Properties:
Kalmia latifolia is a shrub which is entirely toxic to humans as well as for animals (dogs, cats, sheep, horses) when eaten, including its leaves, flowers, fruits and roots.
It is however used in homeopathy for pain relief. In the past, its very hard wood, was used to make many tools, notably wooden spoons, hence its English nickname of Spoonwood.
Anecdote:
The denomination of the genus Kalmia, was chosen by Carl von Linné, in tribute to Pehr Kalm, famous Swedish botanist, who was one of the first to explore the flora in certain parts of North America from 1747 to 1751.
The flower of Kalmia latifolia is the emblem of the States of Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
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Originating from the mountains of Eastern North America, Kalmia latifolia You Can is extremely hardy and withstands very low temperatures, below -20°C (-4 °F). Belonging to the Ericaceae family, it needs to be planted in semi-shaded positions, in a humus-rich fertile, acidic, even damp soil which is well-drained. Plant in spring or autumn, avoiding periods of frost or high heat. Prepare a wide and deep pit, 40 cm (15.7 in) by 40 cm (15.7 in)) so that your Kalmia You Can can quickly establish itself. Regular watering for the first few weeks after planting is necessary to keep the soil moist and cool. A mulch at the base of the plant can be beneficial to protect the fine and superficial roots. Each spring, scratch the soil around the base of the plant and top with compost, ericiaceous soil and mulch. If the soil is limestone, it should be replaced with a mixture of ericaceous soil and leaf compost. The mountain laurel dislikes exposure to strong sunlight. It must be positioned in the shade during the hottest part of the day. During the summer period and especially in case of drought, ensure regular watering (preferably with rain water). This summer watering is particularly important for the flower buds that form for the following spring. Mountain laurel likes cool temperatures and good humidity, it will grow vigorously in a coastal or rainy climate. Its small size means it is well adapted to be grown in a pot on a patio or balcony but use a large pot and water well to avoid the soil from drying out. Apart from removing faded flowers, pruning Kalmia latifolia is hardly necessary. Indeed, it may hinder the flowering for the following year, as the flower buds form at the ends of the branches. It is however possible to remove dead wood and prune lightly to maintain a balanced shape.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.