Mountain Laurel Overview
Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia) is a stunning shrub known for its striking blooms and glossy foliage. With flowers in shades of white, pink, and red, this plant makes a beautiful addition to any garden. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4-9, making it suitable for a variety of climates.
Key Benefits
These shrubs not only add vibrant colors to your landscape, but they are also deer resistant. Mountain Laurel is easy to grow and maintain, providing an eye-catching display from late spring to mid-summer. Its dark green leaves remain attractive year-round, resembling a rhododendron.
Planting and Care
For best results, plant your Mountain Laurel seeds outdoors after the last frost or cold stratify in the fall. Plant indoors a few weeks before the last frost for earlier blooms. Ensure adequate spacing of 8-10 feet for optimal growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the height of Mountain Laurel? Expect these shrubs to reach heights of 8-10 feet.
- When does Mountain Laurel bloom? It typically blooms from late spring to mid-summer.
- What are the soil preferences? They prefer average soil conditions.
- How much sunlight do they need? They can thrive in both full sun and partial shade.
- Is Mountain Laurel deer resistant? Yes, this plant is known to be deer resistant.
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Received quickly can’t wait until time to plant, am excited for next year.
Michele Ferguson –
received seeds early then expected and got a surprise bonus pack of seed
Jack –
Got what I ordered. I think… LOL
These seeds are all but invisible.. which is how they come.
Haven’t had opportunity to plant yet. Have to ‘winterize’ for about 6 weeks in refer… then plant in peatmoss.. and cross my fingers.
The supplier is top notch. Only FOUR stars because I do not know if they will sprout.