{"product_id":"kalmia-polifolia-bog-laurel-plant-1-5ltr-pot","title":"Kalmia polifolia 'Bog Laurel' Plant - 1.5Ltr Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eKalmia polifolia 'Bog Laurel' Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its delicate purple-pink flowers and ability to thrive in damp, acidic conditions. Supplied in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e1.5Ltr pot\u003c\/strong\u003e, it’s an excellent choice for adding year-round structure and spring colour to smaller gardens or moisture-retentive areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19835c8\" data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eCompact evergreen shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for smaller gardens and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t86tnc\" data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eAttractive purple-pink flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e appear in mid to late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xkkhsr\" data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eGlossy dark green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e provides year-round interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cjntwz\" data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eThrives in moist or poorly drained soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for bog gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nu63ei\" data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eSuitable for full sun or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering flexible planting options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12vekgz\" data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eLow-maintenance and slow-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e, easy to manage over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1e4knf4\" data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eKalmia polifolia 'Bog Laurel'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charming \u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eevergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003esaucer-shaped purple-pink flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eWell-suited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eacidic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003ebog-loving shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e thrives in conditions where many other plants struggle, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003emoist or poorly drained areas\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it an excellent choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003ebog gardens, pond margins or damp borders\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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. 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