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Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake'
Also Known As
- Keepsake Mountain Laurel
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 54"
- W: 54"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake' plant details
Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake' 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 - occasional water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 54 IN wide, 54 IN tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Raspberry-red buds open to burgundy-purple flower cups edged with white on this dense 4-5' shrub of well-branched habit; discovered by Dick Jaynes in Connecticut. Sun-PSh/Med(not dry)/GdDrain PPatentAF
By: Forestfarm
Similar to 'Kaleidoscope', but the flowers are even darker, the contrast with the white edge more intense. Dense, well-branched habit.
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Gardening facts about Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake' plant
How to Grow Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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