Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire' has glowing deep pink buds opening to light pink flowers.
Description:
Kalmia latifolia is a Rhododendron-like shrub with dark green, evergreen foliage and jewel-like clusters of small cupped, usually multicoloured flowers. The different colour combinations in white, pink, red, and burgundy are often bold and striking. With time, Kalmia usually develop a more open, architectural form versus the "round green blob" form of Rhodos. 'Olympic Fire' has glowing deep pink buds opening to light pink flowers.
Common Name: Mountain Laurel
Family: Ericaceae (The Heath Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rich rocky or dry gravelly woods in the shade of deciduous trees, and swamps in acid soils. Prefers sandy or rocky soils.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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