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Raspberry Glow Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia) - 3 Gallon Pot

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Raspberry Glow Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia) – 3 Gallon Pot

Original price was: $89.97.Current price is: $62.98.

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‘Raspberry Glow’ Mountain Laurel

Kalmia latifolia ‘Raspberry Glow‘

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-9b (West) | 4a-8b (East) Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub

Height at Maturity: 4-5′

Width at Maturity: 4-5′

Spacing: 4′ for solid hedges; 8’+ for space between plants
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

Flower Color: Deep Burgundy-Pink buds open to Riaspberry-Pink flowers

Flower Size: 2″ in large clusters

Flowering Period: Late Spring to Early Summer

Flower Type: Single, cup-shaped, in large clusters

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: No

Berry Color: NA

Sun Needs: Part Shade to Shade, All-Day Filtered Sun, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade; avoid direct afternoon sun in hot climates

Water Needs: Average

Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained

Soil pH: 5.0 – 6.0 (Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention

Resistances: Heat, Humidity, Insect, Shade

Description

The ‘Raspberry Glow’ Mountain Laurel features abundant large clusters of brilliant burgundy-red star-shaped buds that open to cup-like, pentagon-shape, raspberry pink flowers with a soft pink eye that is surrounded by a deep rose-pink ring near the base of the corolla. Raspberry Glow forms a rounded mound 4 to 5 feet tall and wide clothed in attractive glossy dark green leaves that are an excellent backdrop to showcase the flowers. This gorgeous North American native is perfect as a specimen in partially shaded to shady garden beds, home foundation plantings, or in a grouping along a shady woodland border.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 4 to 5 tall and equally as wide, the ‘Raspberry Glow’ Mountain Laurel is ideal for use as an accent in smaller garden spaces or centerpiece in pots, or in groupings or as a natural hedge in larger spaces. Plant this one near outdoor living spaces and paths where the flowers can be enjoyed from close up. Very nice near garden ponds, streams and other bodies of water. A fine addition to woodland gardens and native plant gardens.

Spacing: 4 feet apart for solid hedges; 8′ or more for space between plants

Growing Preferences

Mountain Laurels are easy to grow in a moist but well-drained acidic soil of average fertility and part shade. They don’t like a constantly wet or dry soil. Provide supplemental water during periods of summer drought to maintain a moist soil, but not waterlogged. Though they will tolerate full sun in cooler climates of Zone 7and further north, they will appreciate shade or filtered sun during the afternoon hours. Except to remove a damaged branch they don’t require pruning. Avoid the use of harsh commercial fertilizers as they can cause the leaves to burn. Feed with an organic plant food or organic compost.

Helpful Articles

Mountain Laurels are in the Rhododendron family so plant them as you would a Rhododendron.

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I purchased two mountain laurels that I couldn’t find in local nurseries this time of the year or ever. Anyway I really wanted them a family burial plot so I ordered them. Upon arrival and after opening the box I was very impressed with the quality. And the shipping preparation was top-notch. They were delivered to the house with the box setting on its side so I thought the worse. But after opening the box I was very impressed with how they were prepared for shipping.
Overall a little pricey perhaps but the condition was outstanding———————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the awesome review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I haven’t gotten a look at the roots of my Kalmia latifolia yet, due to a hot spell I am putting off planting it. But the plant itself is very healthy & I’m giving 5 stars because I’ve ordered LOTS of plants from WB, and based on those experiences I expect to see good strong roots.—————————————————-Thanks for the awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG