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Keepsake Mountain Laurel-Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake'-Evergreen Shrub with Vibrant Blooms 3 Gallon

Keepsake Mountain Laurel-Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake'-Evergreen Shrub with Vibrant Blooms 3 Gallon

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Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake'

Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake'

Description

Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake', commonly known as 'Keepsake' Mountain Laurel, is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its beautiful clusters of pink and maroon flowers. This cultivar is prized for its unique and vibrant blooms that appear in late spring to early summer, adding a splash of color to any garden.

Suggested Uses

'Keepsake' Mountain Laurel is perfect for woodland gardens, mixed borders, or as a specimen plant. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, and it can also be used in naturalized areas to attract pollinators.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Keepsake' Mountain Laurel
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-6 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • 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 sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • 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

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, acidic soil with partial shade.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid planting in areas with high wind exposure.
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