Kalmia latifolia 'Snowdrift' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Mountain laurel 'Snowdrift' (Kalmia latifolia) is an upright, broad shrub that produces 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 around 1 metre.

Spread
North America.

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

Growth
Mountain laurel 'Snowdrift' is an upright and spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.7 - 1 m.

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 'Snowdrift' 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 white, cupped flowers of Mountain laurel 'Snowdrift' appear in corymbs from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bog border

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