Kalmia latifolia ‘Olympic Fire’
$43.99
Red buds open into crimped pink flowers above dark evergreen foliage on Kalmia latifolia Olympic Fire, a dense shrub for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and informal hedges.
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Description
Deep red buds open into crimped pink flowers on Kalmia latifolia Olympic Fire from late spring into early summer. Dense, dark green evergreen foliage keeps shaded borders full between bloom seasons, while the rounded, upright growth also suits informal hedges and woodland gardens.
Plant this shrub in moist, well-drained acidic soil in partial shade. Full sun also works where the soil stays reliably moist. A spring mulch of leaf mold or well-rotted pine needles helps keep roots cool, and regular watering is important while plants establish.
Remove spent flower clusters and prune lightly after bloom. All parts are toxic if eaten, so keep the shrub away from children, pets, and grazing animals.
Additional information
| Height | 8 ft – 13 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 8 ft – 13 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire' |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Pink |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Flowering borders, Hedges and screening plants, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Hedge, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Olympic Fire Mountain Laurel |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23005091, KALLAOF0001G, KALLAOF0002G, 201699115 |
| Usps | Red buds open into crimped pink flowers in broad clusters., Dense evergreen growth suits woodland borders, screens, and hedges., Partial shade and moist, well-drained acidic soil suit this shrub. |
| Cultivation | Plant in partial shade in moist, well-drained acidic soil. Mulch roots in spring and water consistently during establishment. Remove spent blooms and prune lightly after flowering. |
| Propagation | Take semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer, or layer branches in late summer. |
| Pests | Watch for borers, scale, whiteflies, and lace bugs. |
| Diseases | Watch for leaf spots, blights, and honey fungus. |
| Pruning | Remove spent blooms and prune lightly after flowering to shape the shrub. |
| Hazardous information | All parts are toxic if eaten. Keep the shrub away from children, pets, and grazing animals. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist but well drained, especially while establishing. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade, or full sun where soil stays moist. |
| Common Name | Olympic Fire Mountain Laurel |