Keepsake Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake'
SKU
40429
Dark bluish green glossy foliage. Raspberry red buds open to abundant Burgundy Wine blooms with a thin white edge. Blooms about a week later than most other varieties. A partial shade woodland edge is an ideal location. Flowers are a nectar source for pollinators and evergreen foliage provides shelter for birds.
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Partial sun
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | KAL-mee-uh lat-if-FOH-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Upright habit to 4-5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, North American Native Selection, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant