Kalmia latifolia - 30-40 CM C3

Growth habit
Mountain laurel is upright and broad in structure.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Kalmia latifolia thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The pink-coloured, cupped flowers appear in umbels from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bog bed

Root
Kalmia latifolia is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.