Kalmia latifolia Carousel
$43.99
Kalmia latifolia Carousel forms a dense, rounded evergreen shrub with white flowers ringed in cinnamon-purple, suited to acid-soil borders and containers.
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Description
White flowers marked by cinnamon-purple circular bands give Kalmia latifolia Carousel a distinct late spring display. Pale pink buds and dark green evergreen foliage keep this dense, rounded shrub recognizable before and after bloom.
Grow it in acidic, organic, well-drained soil with partial shade or sun where moisture stays reliable. It suits foundation plantings, flowering borders, and outdoor containers, while its flowers provide nectar for pollinators. The plant is toxic if eaten, so keep plant material away from children, pets, and grazing animals.
Additional information
| Height | 3 ft – 7 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 7 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Kalmia latifolia 'Carousel' |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | Purple, White, Pink |
| Color flower summer | Purple, White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round |
| Suggest planting location | Shade Garden, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Rabbit resistant, Foundation Planting, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Soil | Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Carousel Mountain Laurel, Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush, Spoonwood, Mountain Ivy, Ivy Bush |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23082583, KALLAC0001G, 201699106 |
| Usps | White flowers carry crisp cinnamon-purple circular bands., Evergreen foliage supports foundation and border planting., Use partial shade with acidic, reliably moist soil. |
| Propagation | Take semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer. |
| Pests | Watch for lace bugs, mealybugs, vine weevils, whiteflies, scale, and borers. |
| Diseases | Leaf spot and leaf blight may occur. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower clusters and prune branches lightly after flowering. |
| Hazardous information | Kalmia latifolia Carousel is toxic if eaten. Keep plant material away from children, pets, and grazing animals. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the acidic, well-drained soil consistently moist. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade or sun with consistently moist soil. |
| Common Name | Carousel Mountain Laurel |