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Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush

Kalmia Latifolia

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Overview

The Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), also known as Calico Bush, is an evergreen shrub boasting glossy leaves and clustered flowers. In late spring, it features pink to white blooms with unique maroon banding. Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and part shade. Maturing at 7-15 feet tall with a similar spread, it’s ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens, offering year-round interest.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — offering year-round interest

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — These blossoms span approximately 1 inch across; this shrub features clusters of cup-shaped, image 72
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — measuring 2 to 4 inches long; the foliage can reach a spread of up to 5 inches, image 73
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — remain vibrant year-round; also known as Calico Bush, image 74
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — providing a striking backdrop against the seasonal changes of the landscape; scientifically known, image 75
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — The foliage can reach a spread of up to 5 inches; with intricate purple markings inside, image 76
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — ensuring year-round visual interest and seasonal bursts of color; is an evergreen shrub boasting, image 78
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and part shade, image 86
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — Maturing at 7-15 feet tall with a similar spread; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9, image 87
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — white flowers in the garden; is an exquisite broadleaf evergreen shrub that brings an elegant, image 79
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms; resembling a delicate art piece, image 80
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half or shade; ensuring year-round visual interest and seasonal, image 81
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — The Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia); in late spring, it features pink to white blooms with, image 82
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — also known as Calico Bush; a member of the heath family, image 83
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — In late spring, it features pink to white blooms with unique maroon banding; white flowers in the, image 85
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — is an evergreen shrub boasting glossy leaves and clustered flowers; these blossoms span, image 84
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — offering year-round interest; broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms, image 89
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — it‚Äôs ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens; measuring 2 to 4 inches long, image 88
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — scientifically known as Kalmia latifolia; maturing at 7-15 feet tall with a similar spread, image 90
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — A member of the heath family; remain vibrant year-round, image 92
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — showcasing its hardiness and adaptability; it‚Äôs ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens, image 94
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — is an exquisite broadleaf evergreen shrub that brings an elegant touch to any landscape, image 91
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9; broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half or shade, image 93
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — this shrub features clusters of cup-shaped flowers that range from white to pink; providing a, image 96
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — Growing to an average height of 7 to 15 feet with a similar spread, image 95

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