Kalmia latifolia 'Hearts Desire'

Also Known As

Kalmia latifolia 'Heart's Desire'
Hearts Desire Mountain Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Kalmia latifolia 'Hearts Desire' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmia latifolia 'Hearts Desire'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: bronze and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: dense, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia latifolia 'Hearts Desire'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Very Choice Kalmia produces large ; abundant clusters of deep cinnamon-red flowers with a contrasting white edge--SPECIAL! Shade-PSh/Med(notdry)/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

Mountain laurel is well known for its beautiful flowers in late spring and early summer. This selection has large tight truss of cinnamon red, edged with white.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Evergreen, Cinnamon-red flowers with white edges. Regular water. Plant is poisonous. Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Dark cinnamon-red flowers with contrasting white edging. Trusses are abundant and large. Purplish-red new growth. Broad, densely branched habit. Very choice.