Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The lovely two-tone flowers of the Bridesmaid Mountain Laurel are eye-catching during the late spring. Kalmia lat. 'Bridesmaid' has cup-shaped blooms with a dark pink outline that fades to a nearly white throat. The individual flowers are stunning, but they bloom in clusters for an even bigger and impressive display. After the flowers fade, this evergreen’s foliage provides visual interest in a landscape.
The flowers are offset by dark green oval foliage, giving the shrub a full and dense appearance. The Bridesmaid Mountain Laurel thrives in shady spots unsuitable for many other flowering shrubs, making it possible to add color and texture to an otherwise challenging area. Feature several Mountain Laurel shrubs together to create a stunning low hedge or impressive mass planting. The Bridesmaid Mountain Laurel grows as a perennial shrub in zones 5 through 8.
Bridesmaid Mountain Laurel Care
The Bridesmaid Mountain Laurel is a shade-loving shrub; while it can handle full sun, a spot that receives about 4 hours of sunlight daily is ideal. Moist, well-drained, acidic soil with high organic content supports growth. Mountain Laurel has average water needs. Depending on rainfall, give the plant a deep drink every 10 to 14 days once established.
Remove spent flowers to keep the shrub looking tidy. Shape Mountain Laurel as necessary in late spring or early summer after the blooms fade. Help the shrub handle chilly winter temperatures by applying a thick layer of mulch around the base of the plant in the fall.
Bridesmaid Mountain Laurel Spacing
At 8 to 10 feet tall and wide, the Bridesmaid Mountain Laurel makes a beautiful hedge. Space shrubs 8 feet apart to create a continuous planting. Feature a single plant in a container that measures 18 inches across.
Bridesmaid Mountain Laurel Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Spacing: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Habit: Clumping, Spreading, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, White |
| Flower Description: Pink and White Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green Foliage |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Native to North America |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Bridesmaid Mountain Laurel |
| Other Name(s): Calico Bush |
| Scientific Name: Kalmia lat. 'Bridesmaid' |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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