Kalmia latifolia 'Galaxy' - 25-30 CM C4

Description
The Mountain laurel 'Galaxy' (Kalmia latifolia) is a bushy, upright shrub that produces red and white, star-shaped flowers. They appear from May to June. The Mountain laurel 'Galaxy' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Mountain laurel 'Galaxy' are dark green, lanceolate. They are about 8 - 10 cm in size.

Spread
North America.

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

Growth
Mountain laurel 'Galaxy' is a bushy and upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.7 - 1.2 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 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 'Galaxy' 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, star-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bog border

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