Mountain laurel flowering shrub is ideal for planting in groups or massing in shrub borders, cottage gardens, woodland areas, wild naturalized areas, hedges or as a foundation plant Produces small glossy leaves and round multicolored flower clusters from white to darker shades of pink in the spring, perfectly complementing rhododendrons and azal Thrives in partly sunny areas that receive no more than 6 hours of morning sunlight Grows best in cool, well-drained soils (not suitable for planting in heavy clay soil) Requires regular watering to keep soil moist the first year, and 3 times a week once established for healthy plant growth Zone 5 cold hardiness means it can withstand winter temperatures from -10 to -20-degrees, so you can enjoy it year round Evergreen shrub retains its foliage throughout the year, perfect for placement in prominent areas
Product Specification
| Type | Flowering |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Mountain Laurel |
| Botanical Name | Kalmia latifolia |
| Bloom Color Family | Multicolor |
| Light Requirements | Part sun (3 to 6 hours morning sun) |
| Moisture Requirements | Keep moist first year; 3x per week after |
| Cold Hardiness | Zone 5 (-10 to -20 degrees F) |
| Fragrant | No |
| WaterWise | No |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Hummingbirds | No |
| Deer-Resistant | No |
| Minimum Spacing (Feet) | 10 |
| Plant Package Type | Pot |
| Plant Code | L3867 |
| Width (Feet) | 10 |
| Unit of Measure | Gallon(s) |
| Unit of Measure Quantity | 8 |
| Recommended for Winter Planting | No |
| Recommended for Summer Planting | Yes |
| Recommended for Spring Planting | Yes |
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