Kalmia latifolia 'Little Linda'

Also Known As

Little Linda Mountain Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

3a-9b

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Kalmia latifolia 'Little Linda' plant details

Kalmia latifolia 'Little Linda' 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 'Little Linda'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia latifolia 'Little Linda'

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

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flowers appear in spring. Unique to this cultivar are its glossy, rounded dark-green leaves. Red buds open to pink flowers. One of the smallest forms of Kalmia, 2-3 foot dense shrub. Filtered to full sun. USDA Zone: 5-9

By: Bloom River Gardens

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

By: Lael's Moon Garden

A miniature with rounded leaves and a mounding habit, reaching 3' in ten years. Rich red buds open to lovely, pink flowers.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A “little leaf” mountain laurel that is red in bud, then flowers white, maturing pink. Foliage is a glossy dark green and is more rounded than that of 'Elf' or 'Minuet'. AGM winner. 3' x 3'.