Olympic Fire Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
Pronunciation: KAL-mee-uh lat-if-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #05407
| Description | Showy clusters of red buds open to light pink flowers on a dense rounded form. Makes an exceptionally sturdy plant. Useful in borders, woodland gardens and hedges. Good in containers. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Late spring to early summer |
| Mature Size | Upright habit to 5 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.