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Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah'-Evergreen shrub-Attracts pollinators 3 Gallon

Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah'-Evergreen shrub-Attracts pollinators 3 Gallon

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Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' - Plant Catalog

Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah'

Description

Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah', commonly known as Sarah's Mountain Laurel, is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its beautiful clusters of pink to deep red flowers. This plant is native to the eastern United States and is highly valued for its ornamental appeal and ability to thrive in woodland gardens.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for woodland gardens, mixed shrub borders, and as a specimen plant. Its attractive flowers and evergreen foliage make it a great choice for adding year-round interest to the landscape.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah'
  • Common Name Common Name: Sarah's Mountain Laurel
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-8 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with adequate space
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Ferns

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, acidic soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, humus-rich soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize with an acid-loving plant fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid planting in alkaline soils
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