Keepsake Mountain Laurel - Shipped
Keepsake Mountain Laurel is a compact evergreen shrub that forms a dense mound of glossy, deep rich green foliage that emerges bronze. Showy clusters of deep pink buds open to wine red cup-shaped flowers with white picoted edges that bloom from late spring into summer. Flowers best with part shade and rich, moist, well-drained acidic soils.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
4’ - 5’ |
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Spread: |
4' - 5' |
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Spacing: |
4.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Mulch to retain moisture and keep root zone cool. Prune lightly after bloom to promote bushy growth. Susceptible to blights and leaf spot. Watch for scale, borers, lace bugs, and white flies. Highly toxic if ingested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Camelia, Azalea, Peiris
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.