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

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Red buds open to large pink blooms. The leaves are thick and glossy with wavy margins. AGM winner.

Gardening facts about Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire' plant

How to Grow Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire'

  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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