Kalmia latifolia ‘Peppermint’
Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint' has pink buds opening to white flowers with a radiating burgundy central star.
Kalmia latifolia ‘Peppermint’ has pink buds opening to white flowers with a radiating burgundy central star. In zone 4, plant in a protected situation and mulch with leaves around the base. Mountain laurels are a Rhododendron-like shrub with dark green, evergreen foliage and jewel-like clusters of small, cupped, usually multicoloured flowers. The different colour combinations in white, pink, red, and burgundy are often bold and striking. With time, Kalmia usually develop a more open, architectural form versus the “round green blob” of Rhodos. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Mountain Laurel
Family: Ericaceae (The Heath Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Soil Moisture: Average
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Fragrance: No
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Benefits: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rich rocky or dry gravelly woods in the shade of deciduous trees, and swamps in acid soils. Prefers sandy or rocky soils.
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