SCIENTIFIC NAME: Kalmia latifolia 'Pink Charm'
COMMON NAME: Pink Charm Mountain Laurel
GARDEN SIZE: 10 feet tall x 10 feet wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 5-9
EXPOSURE: Part Sun (morning sun). Tolerates shade, but becomes leggy.
WATER & SOIL: Prefers average or moist, well-drained acidic soil. Has average water needs, but can handle drought fairly well once established.
HABIT (FORM): Upright habit
FOLIAGE: Evergreen; green foliage
FLOWERS: Deep pink buds opening to rich pink flowers with a narrow dark pink ring near the base; showy, blooms in spring
PLANT ORIGIN: eastern North America
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Host plant for local butterflies and moths, and food source for pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Supplies shelter and nesting sites.
FERTILIZING: Use a liquid growth-promoting fertilizer (such as Monty’s Yellow 8-16-8) in early spring, along with a slow-release granular fertilizer for acid-loving plants (such as Holly-tone) in spring and fall.
PRUNING: Minimal pruning required. May be pruned lightly to maintain shape or remove dead or damaged branches.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered highly toxic to pets.
USES: Clustered ornamentals
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