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Kalmia broadifolia "Midnight" is an ornamental, lushly flowering shrub.
The crown is spreading, formed by vertically growing shoots.
The leaves are elliptical in shape, leathery, with a shiny surface.
The foliage is bright green, the leaves retain their rich color throughout the year.
Long inflorescences 10-15 cm are located densely along the shoots.
The flowers are goblet-shaped, about 1 cm in diameter, purple-red or dark purple. Flowering time: June-July.
Kalmia bushes grow quite slowly, the annual growth is 5–10 cm, sometimes a little more, depending on the variety, and only by the age of 10 years the plants reach a height and width of 60 to 130 cm.
Therefore, Kalmia does not need pruning, although tolerates it well.
Kalmiya does not tolerate excess moisture; watering is carried out after the top ball of the earth has completely dried.
Watering is carried out in the morning or evening twice a week; during the rainy season, the frequency is reduced.
The plant responds well to water treatments in the form of sprinkling.