Roter Ritter (syn. Red Knight)

Kalmia latifolia

In production:

w multiplatach M-90
w doniczkach P9
  • Bred by Dr K.-H. Hübbers, registered in 2020.
  • Boasts an erect compact habit.
  • Its foliage typical of the species – evergreen, shiny and ornamental.
  • Develops deeply burgundy buds which open displaying light, almost white throats with a red ring and speckled corona petals; shows flowers gathered in numerous rounded inflorescences – an individual flower becomes up to 3.5 cm long.
  • Displays a contrasting, eye-catching colour combination.
  • Cold hardy as all Kalmias.