Kalmia polifolia ‘Bog Laurel’ Plant – 1.5Ltr Pot

Kalmia polifolia ‘Bog Laurel’ Plant is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its delicate purple-pink flowers and ability to thrive in damp, acidic conditions. Supplied in a 1.5Ltr pot, it’s an excellent choice for adding year-round structure and spring colour to smaller gardens or moisture-retentive areas.

Key Features

• Compact evergreen shrub, ideal for smaller gardens and borders
• Attractive purple-pink flowers appear in mid to late spring
• Glossy dark green foliage provides year-round interest
• Thrives in moist or poorly drained soils, perfect for bog gardens
• Suitable for full sun or partial shade, offering flexible planting options
• Low-maintenance and slow-growing, easy to manage over time

Detailed Description

The Kalmia polifolia ‘Bog Laurel’ is a charming evergreen flowering shrub that brings subtle beauty and structure to the garden throughout the year. Its thin, glossy, dark green leaves form a neat, understated backdrop for the standout display of saucer-shaped purple-pink flowers that emerge in mid to late spring. These blooms appear in clusters, creating a soft yet eye-catching feature that works beautifully in naturalistic or woodland-style planting schemes.

Well-suited to acidic soils, this bog-loving shrub thrives in conditions where many other plants struggle, including moist or poorly drained areas. This makes it an excellent choice for bog gardens, pond margins or damp borders. Its compact size and slow growth habit also make it ideal for smaller spaces or for planting alongside other acid-loving plants such as rhododendrons and azaleas. Whether used as part of a mixed border or as a feature in a specialised planting area, this Kalmia shrub offers reliable performance and seasonal interest.

Specifications

• Product name: Kalmia polifolia ‘Bog Laurel’ Plant – 1.5Ltr Pot
• Pot size: 1.5Ltr
• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Ultimate height: 0.5–1 metres
• Ultimate spread: 0.5–1 metres
• Time to maturity: 5–10 years
• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Soil type: Sand, loam or clay (acidic soils preferred)
• Moisture: Moist but well-drained or poorly drained
• pH: Acid
• Flowering period: Mid to late spring

Care Tips

• Plant in acidic soil for best results; avoid alkaline conditions.
• Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
• Ideal for bog gardens or damp borders, but ensure some drainage if waterlogged.
• Mulch annually with organic matter such as leaf mould or pine bark to retain moisture and maintain acidity.
• Minimal pruning required—simply remove any dead or damaged growth as needed.

Why Buy?

Choose Kalmia polifolia ‘Bog Laurel’ for a compact, elegant evergreen that thrives in challenging damp conditions while delivering beautiful spring flowers. A great addition to acid-loving planting schemes or as a thoughtful gift for gardeners with boggy or shaded spaces.