Kalmia, Calico Bush, Mountain Laurel, Spoonwood 'Tinkerbell'

Kalmialatifolia

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Kalmia (KAL-mee-uh)
Species
latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Somerville, Massachusetts

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Somerville, MA | October 2022 | positive

My 'Tinkerbell' has grown in full shade for 15 years, flowering every year. Under these conditions, it gets rangy over time; benefits fr...Read More

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Horton, MI (Zone 5b) | June 2013 | positive

Dwarf mountain laurel with deep pink flowers. Beautiful flower buds and flowers. This one has flowered most reliably for me the past 3 ye...Read More

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