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Carousel Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia 'Carousel'
Pronunciation: KAL-mee-uh lat-if-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #40428
LIGHT:
Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Upright habit to 8 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Pale-pink buds open to a profusion of white star-burst flowers with cinnamon-purple circular bands. A strong grower that naturalizes well and is an excellent foundation plant. Flowers are a nectar source for pollinators and evergreen foliage provides shelter for birds. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
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| Description | Pale-pink buds open to a profusion of white star-burst flowers with cinnamon-purple circular bands. A strong grower that naturalizes well and is an excellent foundation plant. Flowers are a nectar source for pollinators and evergreen foliage provides shelter for birds. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.