Kalmia latifolia Elf
$87.99
A compact evergreen shrub with glossy dark leaves and pink-ribbed buds that open into soft white-pink flower clusters.
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Description
Pink-ribbed buds open into soft white-pink clusters across Kalmia latifolia Elf in late spring and early summer, brightening a compact evergreen mound.
Its glossy dark-green foliage and dwarf 0.5–1.5 m scale suit moist acidic borders, low screens, and sheltered woodland edges. Grow it in partial shade, or in sun where the soil stays reliably moist.
Mulch with leaf mould or composted pine needles each spring. The plant is toxic if eaten, so keep it out of reach.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 5 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Kalmia latifolia 'Elf', Kalmia latifolia f. myrtifolia Elf, Kalmia Latifolia Myrtifolia Elf |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | White, Pink |
| Color flower summer | White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Dome, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Hedges and screening plants, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Screen, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Cultivation | Grow in partial shade in moist but well-drained acidic soil; if planted in sun, keep the soil reliably moist. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Elf Mountain Laurel |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23005083, KALLAE0002G, 77566 |
| Usps | Ribbed pink buds open into soft white-pink cup-shaped flowers., Dwarf evergreen growth fits neatly into smaller moist acidic borders., Pink-ribbed buds open into white-pink cup-shaped flowers. |
| Propagation | Take semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer. |
| Pests | May be affected by mealybugs and vine weevil. |
| Diseases | May be affected by honey fungus where it is present. |
| Pruning | Remove faded flowers, then prune only overgrown branches gradually in spring. |
| Hazardous information | The plant is toxic if eaten; keep it out of reach. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil moist but well drained and do not allow it to become waterlogged. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade, or in sun where the soil remains reliably moist. |
| Common Name | Elf Mountain Laurel |