Light Needs
Mature Height
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Growing Zones
Good Show Mountain Laurel, Ericaceae, or Kalmia latifolia ‘Good Show’ is an easy-to-grow evergreen plant with rich, vivid green, oval leaves. Standing at a height of 6 to 8 feet, the Good Show blooms in late spring, bearing showy clusters of pink starburst buds that open into pastel pink, chalice-shaped blooms with scarlet throats and ten star-like points. These bright-colored flowers contrast beautifully with the deep evergreen foliage, making this Mountain Laurel a truly excellent show.
The Good Show Mountain Laurel is native to North America and has a dense, vigorous form. a slow-growing evergreen shrub with a balanced, mounded habit that matures to an even spread and height of 6 to 8 feet. It is highly tolerant of both cold climates and shade, making it a reliable, hardy addition to woodland gardens. It is deer and critter resistant, as well as resistant to leaf spot and other common plant diseases.
Good Show Mountain Laurel Care
Good Show Mountain Laurel should be planted in acidic, humus-rich soils. It rarely grows well in clay. It thrives in shade and partial shade but needs protection from winter sun and winds. Avoid planting the Good Show in areas with full sun.
You should prune your laurel in the late spring, after it flowers, but only to maintain the shape you desire. Cut the branches of the laurel to just above a set of leaves to encourage fresh growth. Exercise caution not to give you Mountain Laurel too much fertilizer or expose them to plants fed with high-nitrogen products.
Good Show Mountain Laurel Spacing
Good Show Mountain Laurel should be spaced at least 2 feet apart when planting. They make an excellent foundation option, and partner well with rhododendrons and azaleas, which grow under similar conditions. They are a welcome colorful addition to a woodland landscape, and work well in pots and containers so long as they have adequate drainage. Plant them together to create a lovely screen or privacy hedge.
Good Show Mountain Laurel Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Shade to Part Shade (0-4 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 6-8 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Early Summer
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Good Show Mountain Laurel
- Botanical Name
- KALMIA LATIFOLIA 'GOOD SHOW'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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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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