Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire'

Also Known As

Olympic Fire Mountain Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

3a-9b

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Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire'

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

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A superior selection sporting large red buds opening dark pink. Great foliage. Grow in moist, well-drained soils in filtered to full sun.

By: Bloom River Gardens

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

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This is a super selection with large, deep pink flowers which open from red buds. One of the best for foliage and flower. A very superior form to 4-5'.