Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Mountain laurel 'Minuet' (Kalmia latifolia) is an upright, broad shrub that produces red and white, cupped flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 m and is approx. 3 m wide.

Spread
North America.

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

Growth
Mountain laurel 'Minuet' is an upright and spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 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 var. myrtifolia 'Minuet' 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, cupped flowers of the Mountain laurel 'Minuet' appear in umbels from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bog border

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