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Kalmia lat. Keepsake
Keepsake Mountain Laurel
- » Native shade loving plant
- » Substantial and attractive late spring bloom
- » Perfect as a specimen, along a foundation or for grouping along a shady border
- » Tolerates rough soil
- » Burgundy flowers edged in white
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:4-5 ft
- Spread:5-6 ft
- Bloom Color: Red Shades
Raspberry-red buds open into burgundy flowers edged in white. As the flowers fade, lush bronzy-red foliage erupts from the stems and matures to an interesting bluish sheen. Native shade loving plant. Substantial and attractive late spring bloom. Perfect as a specimen, along a foundation or for grouping along a shady border. Tolerates rough soil
Attributes
| • | Native |
Foliage Color
| • | Red |
Flower Color
| • | Red |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Kalmia lat. Keepsake
Thrives in partial to full shade. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer.Prune immediately after flowering in late spring by cutting branches to just above a set of leaves.