Kalmia latifolia 'Little Linda' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Mountain laurel 'Little Linda' (Kalmia latifolia) is an upright, broad shrub that produces pink, cupped flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1 metre.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Mountain laurel 'Little Linda' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mountain laurel 'Little Linda' is an upright and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.7 - 1 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Kalmia latifolia 'Little Linda' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The pink, cupped flowers of the Mountain laurel 'Little Linda' appear in umbels from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bog border

Root
Kalmia latifolia 'Little Linda' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.