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- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 5 - 6 Feet
- Mature Spread 5 - 6 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 8
Kalmia Latifolia Snowdrift, aka Snowdrift Mountain Laurel, is a beautiful broadleaf evergreen shrub that is underused in the landscape. The snow white flower trusses appear in late spring, although the exact timing depends on your climate. The shiny dark green leaves contrast the white flowers perfectly and remain all winter long. This is an outstanding compact shrub if you have a good place for it.
Snowdrift is a dwarf form of mountain laurel that reaches 5 - 6 feet high and wide. It has a dense, bushy, mounded form that works equally well in foundation plantings, hedges, and accent placements. It attracts butterflies, bees and songbirds. This mountain laurel is cold hardy to zone 5, and resistant to rabbits and deer. Note that all parts of this plant are poisonous to humans and animals.
Snowdrift Mountain Laurel Care
Snowdrift Mountain Laurel will grow best in full to partial sun, with less than 4 hours a day of direct sun; it appreciates some afternoon shade in hot climates. It requires acidic soil, preferably in the pH range of 5.1-5.5. The soil should be moist, cool and well drained with plenty of organic matter. Do not let the soil dry out, especially in the first two years after planting. It develops drought tolerance once the roots have established. Fertilize in the spring with a formula for acid-loving plants.
Prune Snowdrift after blooming to shape and reduce its size. These shrubs bloom on old wood and are slow growers, so prune lightly and early in the growing season.
Snowdrift Mountain Laurel Spacing
Plant shrubs 4 to 6 feet apart, depending on how tight you would like the spacing between plants. For mass planting, provide each shrub with at least 5 feet of space to ensure good air circulation and enough room to reach their mature size.
Snowdrift Mountain Laurel Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: Pure White |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Snowdrift Mountain Laurel |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: KALMIA LATIFOLIA `SNOWDRIFT` |
- SKU:
- 1231000737-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 Know 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 Know 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 Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 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 Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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 Know 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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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.