Kalmia angustifolia 'Rubra' 0
Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)Family: Ericaceae Subfamily: Ericoideae Tribe: Phyllodoceae
Genus: Kalmia
English name: Red sheep laurel
Zone: California
References for the genus
- A systematic study of the genus Kalmia (Ericaceae), John E. Ebinger. Rhodora 1974 Vol. 76(807) pag. 315-398. JStor
- A taxonomic revision of Kalmia (Ericaceae), Russell M. Southall and James W. Hardin. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 1974 Vol. 90(1) pag. 1-23. JStor
- Flora of North America. Kalmia
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 65 pag. 24-28. Address
- A taxonomic revision of Kalmia (Ericaceae), Russell M. Southall and James W. Hardin. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 1974 Vol. 90(1) pag. 1-23. JStor
- Flora of North America. Kalmia
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 65 pag. 24-28. Address
General specifications
Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: red
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 3,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: red
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 3,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Keep in refrigerator at 39°F for 6 weeks in dry condition. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Germination references for the genus
- Seed germination of six Kalmia species, Richard A. Jaynes. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 1971 Vol. 96(5) pag. 668-672. Address
Germination references for the genus
- Seed germination of six Kalmia species, Richard A. Jaynes. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 1971 Vol. 96(5) pag. 668-672. Address
Experiences in the garden
06-09-12A Obtaining 5 plants from nursery Esveld (Cultivated from unknown origin)
25-02-19 1x Dead plant because of watering problem: Rp2.
09-08-21 4x Dead plant: No information: Rp2.