Carousel Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia 'Carousel'
Pronunciation: KAL-mee-uh lat-if-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #40428
| 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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| Light | Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist. |
| Blooms | Late spring to early summer |
| Mature Size | Upright habit to 8 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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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.