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Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint'

Also Known As

  • Peppermint Mountain Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 30"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint' plant details

Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint'

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

Pale pink flowers with darker purple centers radiating out like the spokes of a wheel.
Another bright NEW Kalmia, the flowers on this dense rounded shrub have a red center with red candy-stripes radiating out like wheel spokes! Shade-PSh/Med(notdry)/GdDrain/Acid
Flowers are red with candy red stripes radiate outward. Dense, rounded plant habit to 4'

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

White flowers with red centers and red candy stripes that radiate outward like the spokes of a wheel.

Gardening facts about Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint' plant

How to Grow Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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