Kalmia latifolia 'Beacon' - 25-30 CM C4

Description
The Mountain laurel 'Heart of Fire' (Kalmia latifolia) is an upright, broad shrub that produces red and white flowers. They appear from May to June. 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.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Mountain laurel 'Heart of Fire' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mountain laurel 'Heart of Fire' is an upright and spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1 - 3 m wide. Slow-growing.

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 'Heart of Fire' 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 red-white flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bog border

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