Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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 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
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 5-6 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 5-6 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- Pure White
- 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
- Snowdrift Mountain Laurel
- Botanical Name
- KALMIA LATIFOLIA 'SNOWDRIFT'
- 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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