Kalmia latifolia 'Carousel' - 25-30 CM C4

Description
The Mountain laurel 'Carousel' (Kalmia latifolia) is an upright, broad shrub that produces multicoloured, cup-shaped flowers arranged in umbel-like clusters. These appear from May to June. The Mountain laurel 'Carousel' also bears glossy, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 m and spreads to around 1 m.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Mountain laurel 'Carousel' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mountain laurel 'Carousel' is an upright, spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1–1.5 m and spreads to a width of approx. 0.7–1 m. It is slow-growing, typically growing 10–30 cm per year.

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 'Carousel' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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

Flower
The multicoloured, cup-shaped flowers of Mountain laurel 'Carousel' appear in umbel-like clusters from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bog border

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