Description
Kaleidoscope Mountain Laurel is an evergreen shrub that forms a broad upright mound of glossy, rich deep green foliage that emerges red. Showy clusters of cinnamon red buds open to red cup-shaped flowers with off-pink marking and edging that bloom from late spring into summer. Flowers best with part shade and rich, moist, well-drained acidic soils.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
8’ – 10’ |
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Spread: |
8′ – 10′ |
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Spacing: |
9’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red+Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Mulch to retain moisture and keep root zone cool. Prune lightly after bloom to promote bushy growth. Susceptible to blights and leaf spot. Watch for scale, borers, lace bugs, and white flies. Highly toxic if ingested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Camelia, Azalea, Peiris
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Kalmia lat. Kaleidoscope
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
