Kalmia latifolia ‘Pristine’

Kalmia latifolia 'Pristine' has pure white buds opening to pure white flowers.

Kalmia latifolia is 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” form of Rhodos. ‘Pristine’ has pure white buds opening to pure white flowers.

Common Name:  Mountain Laurel

Family:  Ericaceae (The Heath Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-9

Light:  Full Shade Part Shade Part Sun

Height:  4-6'

Width:  2-3'

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Shrub

Bloom Time:  Spring

Soil Moisture:  Average

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Fragrance:  No

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Deer Resistant:  Unknown

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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