Kalmia latifolia Pristine
$64.99
Kalmia latifolia ‘Pristine’ is a beautiful evergreen shrub featuring pure white, cup-shaped blooms that appear in late spring. Its glossy green foliage provides year-round interest, and its compact habit makes it ideal for foundation plantings or shaded garden beds. Prefers acidic, well-drained soil and partial shade. Deer-resistant and easy to maintain.
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Description
Kalmia latifolia ‘Pristine’ is a beautiful evergreen shrub featuring pure white, cup-shaped blooms that appear in late spring. Its glossy green foliage provides year-round interest, and its compact habit makes it ideal for foundation plantings or shaded garden beds. Prefers acidic, well-drained soil and partial shade. Deer-resistant and easy to maintain.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Kalmia, Kalmia latifolia var. laevipes |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | White, Pink |
| Color flower summer | White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Partial shade |
| Shape | Round |
| Suggest planting location | Pollinator Garden, Woodland Garden, Flowering borders, Hedges and screening plants, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Low maintenance, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Mountain laurel, American laurel, calico bush |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23005077, 201813875 |
| Usps | Pentagonal cups open from pink buds in broad late-spring clusters., Glossy evergreen foliage gives year-round woodland structure., Shade and moist soil aid evergreen bloom. |