- Botanical name: Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet'
- Common name: Mountain laurel
- Family: Ericaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Pink
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
A relative of rhododendrons, Kalmia latifolia is an evergreen shrub, bearing clusters of pale pink flowers which open from crinkled, dark pink buds. It makes a good planting companion for heathers.
Kalmia latifolia ‘Minuet’ is an evergreen, dwarf shrub, with eye-catching pale-pink and red flowers and glossy foliage.
For best results grow Kalmia latifolia ‘Minuet’ in moist, slightly acidic soil, in full sun. Mulch annually with well-rotted leaf mould.
How to grow Kalmia 'Minuet'
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Plant size
90cm height
70cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / acidic
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Kalmia 'Minuet' and wildlife
Kalmia 'Minuet' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Kalmia 'Minuet' poisonous?
Kalmia 'Minuet' irritates skin, irritates eyes, is harmful if ingested and causes an upset stomach. Its fruit, bark, pollen, seeds, seed capsules, foliage and sap are toxic.
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to Livestock
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
Plants that go well with Kalmia 'Minuet'
