Nipmuck Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia 'Nipmuck'
Description | Masses of intense red buds open to unique, soft pink flowers. The dense, bushy form is useful as a landscape accent, informal hedge or border where its flowers can be enjoyed. 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 summer. |
Mature Size | Reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
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
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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.