Olympic Fire Mountain Laurel

Kalmia latifolia (Olympic Fire Mountain Laurel)

Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire'

This wonderful shrub has everything. In June, big scarlet buds open to an abundance of soft pink flowers. Luxuriant evergreen foliage adds to the beauty of this plant and the purplish coloring on the new growth makes it marvelous shrub to include in the landscape.


Height

4-5 Feet

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Spread

4-5 Feet

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Interesting Notes

Big scarlet buds open to an abundance of soft pink flowers. Evergreen foliage, purplish coloring on the new growth.


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

Characteristics & Attributes

Light Requirements
Part Sun/Part Shade
Soil Needs
Average
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Rate
Average
Features
Naturalizing
Evergreen
Great Foliage
Native
Bloom Type
Single
Cluster
Uses
Border or Bed
Foundation Planting
Mixed Planting
Foliage Color
Dark-Green