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Kalmia polifolia

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Narrow-leaved Kalmia, acid soil, hekel on replanting. The size after 10 years is 75 cm. The flower colour is rose lilac. This plant is completely hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

Date taken : 19.05.2013

Common name : Kalmia

Family : Ericaceae

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© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Floriade 2002 Hoofddorp

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© picture 8 : J. Snepvangers, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 9 : Th. Ploeger & Zn, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : acid soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : compact growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 30 and 50 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
flower colour : pink
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are (almost) linear
leaf size : between 2 and 3 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : april - may
hardiness : completely hardy