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

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
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Decatur, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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