Name: Kid-Friendly Keepsake Kalmia Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia) - 3 Gallon Pot - Top Quality for All Ages at Leafy Joy Shop.
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Keepsake Kalmia Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia) – 3 Gallon Pot

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SKU: D2LSC 8783584012 Category: RARE PLANTS

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‘Keepsake’ Mountain Laurel

Kalmia latifolia ‘Keepsake‘

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b (West) | 5a-8b (East) Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub

Height at Maturity: 4-5′

Width at Maturity: 5-6′

Spacing: 3.5-4′ for solid hedges; 8’+ for space between plants
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

Flower Color: Raspberry Red buds open to Deep Burgundy Wine flowers with thin White edge

Flower Size: 1″ in large clusters

Flowering Period: Mid to Late Spring to Early Summer

Flower Type: Single, cup-shaped, in large clusters

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: No

Berry Color: NA

Sun Needs: Part Shade to Shade, All-Day Filtered Sun, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade; avoid direct afternoon sun in hot climates

Water Needs: Average

Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained

Soil pH: 5.0 – 6.0 (Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer, Heat, Humidity, Insect, Shade

Description

From world renowned Kalmia breeder Richard Jaynes comes the ‘Keepsake’ Mountain Laurel, featuring abundant large clusters of raspberry-red star-shaped buds that open to cup-like, pentagon-shape, deep burgundy-wine flowers edged with a thin line of white. Keepsake forms a well-rounded, natural looking shrub clothed in dark blue-green leaves that are an excellent backdrop to showcase the flowers. As the flowers fade, lush bronzy-red new leaves emerge contrasting beautifully with the darker older foliage. This spectacular North American native is perfect as a specimen in shady garden beds, home foundation plantings, or in a grouping along a shady woodland border.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 4 to 5 feet tall and 5 to 6 wide, the ‘Keepsake’ Mountain Laurel is ideal for use as a specimen in smaller garden spaces or in groupings or as a natural hedge in larger spaces. Plant this one near outdoor living spaces and paths where the exquisite flowers can be enjoyed from close up. Very nice near garden ponds, streams and other bodies of water. A fine addition to woodland gardens and native plant gardens.

Spacing: 3.5 to 4 feet apart for solid hedges; 8′ or more for space between plants

Growing Preferences

Mountain Laurels are easy to grow in a moist but well-drained acidic soil of average fertility and part shade. They don’t like a constantly wet or dry soil. Provide supplemental water during periods of summer drought to maintain a moist soil, but not waterlogged. Though they will tolerate full sun in cooler climates of Zone 7 and further north, they will appreciate shade or filtered sun during the afternoon hours. Except to remove a damaged branch, they don’t require pruning. Avoid the use of harsh commercial fertilizers as they can cause the leaves to burn. Feed with an organic plant food or organic compost.

Helpful Articles

Mountain Laurels are in the Rhododendron family so plant them as you would a Rhododendron.

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Big shrub, well branched and full. Was shipped quickly and arrived in great shape————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the awesome review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG