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Kalmia latifolia 'Pink Charm'

Also Known As

  • Pink Charm Mountain Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 42"
  • W: 30"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Kalmia latifolia 'Pink Charm' plant details

Kalmia latifolia 'Pink Charm' is a 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, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmia latifolia 'Pink Charm'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 42 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia latifolia 'Pink Charm'

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

Kalmia latifolia 'Pink Charm' offers deep pink buds and rich pink flowers with a narrow dark pink ring near the base of the corolla. Ideal for a lightly shaded, woodland setting, providing year round protection for birds. Effective in mixed shrub borders. The attractive stems are a nice purplish-red. Mountain laurels are a Rhododendron-like shrub with dark green, evergreen foliage and jewel-like clusters of small, cupped, usually multicoloured flowers. The different colour combinations in white, pink, red, and burgundy are often bold and striking. With time, Kalmia usually develop a more open, architectural form versus the "round green blob" of Rhodos. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
The deep-rose-pink flowers on the purplish-red stems of this fine 6' x 6' hybrid will charm you, for sure. Sun-PSh/Med(not dry)/GdDrain. PPatentAF
This fine selection offers deep pink buds and rich pink flowers. The attractive stems are a nice purplish-red. AGM winner.

Gardening facts about Kalmia latifolia 'Pink Charm' plant

How to Grow Kalmia latifolia 'Pink Charm'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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