Kalmia, Calico Bush, Mountain Laurel, Spoonwood 'Minuet'

Kalmia latifolia

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Kalmia (KAL-mee-uh)
Species
latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois

Wrentham, Massachusetts

Medford, New Jersey

Glouster, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Leesburg, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | January 2017 | positive

This plant is thriving in full sun here in Portland, Oregon.
The older (nursery) leaves developed black spots but the new ones ar...Read More

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Toronto, ON (Zone 6a) | July 2016 | positive

It is a nice shade evergreen flowering shrub although it grows really slow. That is why the price is high.

I have used th...Read More

R
Horton, MI (Zone 5b) | April 2011 | positive

Small plant with a neat, compact shape. Flowers heavily but not as heavy as 'Tinkerbelle' and has not been as reliable for me. It's a nic...Read More

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Wrentham, MA | May 2006 | positive

a minature mountain laurel. very slow growing. my 8-year-old plant is only 30 inches in height.

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