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Kalmia latifolia 'Heart's Desire'

Family Ericaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic

Description Kalmia latifolia 'Heart's Desire' (mountain laurel) bears showy and white blooms during late spring to mid-summer. This shrub is rounded in form and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen. The bark is exfoliating in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Kalmia latifolia 'Heart's Desire' .