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Kalmia latifolia ‘Kaleidoscope’ is an unusual and exciting shrub which offers you evergreen foliage with glossy, elliptic leaves – ideal as gap-filling interest in containers or open ground. From April to August tight, ribbed pink buds burst open to reveal cup-shaped flowers which are dark burgundy with paler backs and white edges. The interior of each clustered blooms is wonderful dappled and splotched on closer inspection.As a compact shrub which reaches a height and spread of 80cm, Kalmia latifolia ‘Kaleidoscope’ is well-suited for smaller gardens, as well as balconies and courtyards, where its everlasting foliage and long-lasting flowers bring year round interest.Plant Kalmia latifolia ‘Kaleidoscope’ in acidic or neutral soil, of any kind except chalk, which is moist yet well-drained. Position this fully hardy evergreen in partial shade and mulch annually in spring with well-rotted leaf mould or acid based compost.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Kalmia latifolia Kaleidoscope P19 |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Mountain Laurel |
| Hardiness | H7 (-20°C and below) |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | 3 Litre Pots |
| Position | Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.80 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.80 |
| Soil Conditions | Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
