A compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub prized for its striking flowers. Clusters of cup-shaped blooms appear in late spring, white with deep red banding that creates a dramatic bicolor effect. Glossy, leathery green foliage provides year-round interest. Excellent for foundations and woodland borders.
Shrub | |
Kalmia | |
Mountain Laurel | |
Zone 5 | |
2-6 hours | |
Acidic, moist, well-drained soil | |
Foundation plantings | |
Massed in the shrub border | |
2-3' | |
3-4' | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Rhododendron, Pieris, Ilex, Clethra |