Kalmiopsis leachiana

RHS Plant Profile
kalmiopsis
Alpine Rockery Shrubs

A dwarf shrub to 30cm in height and width, with small, oval, glossy dark green leaves. Small, bell-shaped, deep rosy-pink flowers are borne in clusters at the shoot tips

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Ericaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Kalmiopsis are small evergreen shrubs with simple, obovate leaves, and short terminal racemes of small, cup-shaped flowers in spring
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
USA (Oregon)

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil. Grow in full sun where the soil remains cool and moist or in partial shade.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 6-12°C in spring or propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Rock garden
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free