How to tend a Kalmia angustifolia

Also known as: Kalmia ferruginea Raf., Chamaedaphne angustifolia (L.) Kuntze

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove dead, rotten, diseased leaves and the parts that may affect the good appearance

About this plant

Origin
North America
Category
Ericaceae, Kalmia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June
Flower colors
light red, dark rose red, white
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