Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah'

Also Known As

Sarah Mountain Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perhaps the closest to true pink inside and outside the petals of any of Dr. Jayne's' kalmias. The foliage is broad and dark green with pink buds and flowers.

By: Gossler Farms

Clusters of rich pink flowers maturing to a medium pink coat this plant each spring. A more dwarf growing form, but in time (20 years) will reach double the growth rate above.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Vigorous (where some need coaxing), this fine shrub for foundation or ]border provides a good show of rosy-pink spring flowers from red buds.Shade-PSh Med(notdry)/GdDrain/Acid

By: Forestfarm

Red buds open to rich pink flowers, rich humusy soil , regular water. Plant is poisonous. Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

A release by Dr. Richard Jaynes. Buds are strong red color opening to a red-pink inside. A little different from the rest. Excellent habit, flowering for a long time.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

The best red flowers of any mountain laurel. Very bright and dazzling. Excellent foliage and habit. Landscapers and retail customers snap it up. 4' x 4'.