Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet'

Also Known As

Minuet Mountain Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet' plant details

Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in spring
Uses: compact, dense, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet'

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

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Minuet Mountain Laurel is a dwarf mountain laurel. It has pink buds that open to striking blooms with a maroon band inside the white flowers. This evergreen is an excellent choice for a shade or woodland garden. Minuet Mountain Laurel gives a stunning pop of color in the garden.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Large white flowers have red spokes that spread out from center to the red band rimmed with white. Striking contrast with the dark-green foliage. Evergreen.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Large cinnamon-maroon flowers opening from pink buds on a background of glossy green foliage make this miniature (to only 3' in 10 years) mountain laurel a knockout in spring. PSh/Med(not dry)/GdDrain/acid

By: Forestfarm

Pink-white flowers w/ cinnamon-maroon band, rich humusy soil, regular water. Plant is poisonous, Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

An excellent flower with a solid red band near the edge of the petals and red spotting in the throat. The leaves are dark green and narrow. Grows 2-3'.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A banded “little leaf” selection. The light pink buds open to flowers bearing a bright cinnamon-maroon band. Blooms are large for a compact plant. GPP award. 2 1/2' x 2 1/2'.

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

A small growing mt. laurel to 2-3’ tall. The small leaves compliment the white flowers with deep purple bans around the center. A great plant for the small garden.