Kalmia — Shrubs
Kalmia
Sun or part shade, moderate watering — fully hardy.
- Plant out
- Apr
- In flower
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- Sun
- Part sun
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H6
- Season
- spring,summer
- Height
- 150–250 cm
- Spacing
- 150 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
Growing notes
Grows to 1.5-2.5 metres. Space about 100-150cm apart. In flower Mar-Aug.
Toxic to pets
Kalmia is harmful to people and pets if any part of it is eaten, so do not let children or animals chew it. If a person has swallowed some, get medical advice; if a pet has, contact a vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal