Kalmia latifolia 'Madeline'

Also Known As

Madeline Mountain Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Kalmia latifolia 'Madeline' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmia latifolia 'Madeline'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia latifolia 'Madeline'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The mountain laurel is native to the eastern United States, but the only truly double-flowered selection was discovered in faraway New Zealand. It is rare in this country and much sought after. Its buds are pink, the hose-in-hose flowers opening white with a pink flush. Similar in growth habit and foliage to the species.

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

Typical, our natives go overseas and get named for their new cultivars. From New Zealand comes K. ‘Madeline’ with her double white flowers. The soft pink buds open to hose in hose flowers. A new cultivar to add to our other great kalmias.