Keepsake Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake'
Description | 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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Light | Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Late spring to early summer |
Mature Size | Upright habit to 4-5 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, North American Native Selection, 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 | Purple |
Foliage Color | Blue-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: 4-8

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