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Kalmia latifolia ‘Minuet’

Mountain laurel

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
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Botanical name: Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet'
Common name: Mountain laurel
Family: Ericaceae
Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen

Flower colour:

Pink

Red

Foliage colour:

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'

Plant size

90cm height

70cm spread
Aspect

South facing, west facing
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

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Plant
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Plant	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Flowers
Flowers	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

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:

Toxic to Horses

Toxic to Livestock

Toxic to People

No reported toxicity to:

No reported toxicity to Birds

No reported toxicity to Cats

No reported toxicity to Dogs