- Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 - 5 Feet
- Mature Spread 4 - 5 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
The Keepsake Mountain Laurel boasts delicate flowers that bloom in the spring. Deep red cup-shaped flowers have white accents along the edges and specs of white near the center. The bronze foliage has hints of red and matures into a blue sheen. The Kalmia latifolia is a broadleaf evergreen so that the foliage will stay in place year-round.
Mountain Laurel is an upright plant with woody stems. Plant in beds, borders, or mass plantings. Feature as a foundation planting or a focal point for vibrant and interesting color. The Keepsake Mountain Laurel is native to North America, making it very easy to maintain once acclimated. Grow this beauty as a perennial in USDA growing zones 5 through 9.
Keepsake Mountain Laurel Care
Keepsake Mountain Laurel needs full shade to thrive, so plant in an area that receives no more than 4 hours of sunlight. Use moist, slightly acidic, and rich soil that allows for drainage. This shrub is drought-tolerant once it has had time to settle in but keep the soil consistently damp, especially during the first year.
Regular fertilization each spring will support plenty of new growth. Apply a balanced plant food or test the soil and use an acidic fertilizer if the soil has a high pH. Trim the plant to shape as needed after the flowers die back. This hardy plant can handle a rejuvenating trim every few years to maintain compact growth.
Keepsake Mountain Laurel Spacing
This shrub is an upright plant with a rounded shape. This plant will grow 4 to 5 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide. Plant this shrub 4 to 6 feet apart to create a screen or mass planting.
Keepsake Mountain Laurel Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 4 - 5 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Late Spring |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Red |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Native to North America |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Keepsake Mountain Laurel |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: KALMIA LATIFOLIA `KEEPSAKE` |
- SKU:
- 1231006466-pc
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
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
2.5 Quart
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
#1 Pot
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
#2 Pot
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
#3 Pot
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
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