Carol Mountain Laurel
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Carol Mountain Laurel

Carol Mountain Laurel

$88.00
$88.00
$88.00
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Kalmia latifolia 'Carol'

 

The flowers are the showstopper on this dwarf Mountain Laurel, but the glossy evergreen leaves are nothing to pass by either. Perfect for a slow growing privacy hedge in the shade or an addition to your woodland garden. Hot pink buds to paler pink flowers, give this Laurel a try in hardiness zones 5-8.

 

Be sure to use a well drained soil medium when planting any Mountain Laurel as they prefer fall planting with less watering than you might think. In NC our soil is clay so we prefer to use pine bark soil conditioner when planting Camellia, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and Azalea.  

Joseph's Take

Joseph's Take

Mountain Laurel look great when planted with Rhododendron and/or Azalea. They have smaller leaves but boom almost at the same time as the Rhodies, early May for us in NC. If you love Mountain Laurel or want to try the for the first time, be sure to plant them very high and use well draining soil so that thier roots do not stay wet as they will rot very quickly. In the nursery, we water them very lightly and not after 2pm.

Hardiness Map
Mature Height: 8'
Mature Width: 8'
Flower Season: Late spring
Sun: Full Shade
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:
Temp (F)
Zone
Temp (C)
-20 to -10
5
-28.9 to -23.3
-10 to 0
6
-23.3 to -17.8
0 to 10
7
-17.8 to -12.2
10 to 20
8
-12.2 to -6.7

Be sure to use a well drained soil medium when planting any Mountain Laurel as they prefer fall planting with less watering than you might think. In NC our soil is clay so we prefer to use pine bark soil conditioner when planting Camellia, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and Azalea.  

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