Pink Charm Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia 'Pink Charm'
Pronunciation: KAL-mee-uh lat-if-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #40431
| Description | Deep pink buds open to rich pink flowers with a narrow dark pink ring near the base of the corolla. Ideal for a lightly shaded, woodland setting, providing year round protection for birds. Effective in mixed shrub borders. |
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| Light | Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Upright habit to 10 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | North American Native Selection, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Blueberry (Vaccinium); Azalea (Azalea); Holly (Ilex); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
| 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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