Kalmia latifolia - 30-40 CM RB

Description
The Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is an upright, broad shrub that produces pink, cupped flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from May to June. The Mountain laurel also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Mountain laurel are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 8 - 10 cm tall.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Mountain laurel has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mountain laurel is an upright and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Kalmia latifolia thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The pink-coloured, cupped flowers of the Mountain laurel appear in corymbs from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bog border

Root
Kalmia latifolia is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.