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    • Photo of Kalmia latifolia by Karl Gercens III

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    Kalmia latifolia

    Also Known As

    • Mountain Laurel
    • Spoonwood

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Kalmia latifolia plant details

    Kalmia latifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmia latifolia

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
    Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia latifolia

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Possibly the best June-flowering shrub for acid soils.. Glossy dark green leaves make a pleasing setting for the clusters of white to pink flowers. Slow-growing evergreen to 6' or more in cultivation. For increased bloom plant in more sun and moist soil.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Gardening facts about Kalmia latifolia plant

    How to Grow Kalmia latifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet'

    aka Minuet Mountain Laurel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Kalmia angustifolia

    aka Sheep Laurel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 5'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Kalmia angustifolia by plant lust
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    Kalmia latifolia 'Galaxy'

    aka Mountain Laurel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Kalmia latifolia 'Galaxy' foliage by plant lust
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    Kalmia latifolia 'Madeline'

    aka Madeline Mountain Laurel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Kalmia latifolia 'Madeline' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah'

    aka Sarah Mountain Laurel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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