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Kalmia (Mountain Laurel)
Mountain Laurel is an evergreen plant that grows naturally in eastern North America. As a shrub, it stands 5 to 10 feet tall and as a tree, it can reach 30 feet high or more. It has pink or white flowers, which may have purple markings, and glossy, dark leaves that are oblong and pointed at the ends.
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| The flowers of 'Bullseye' emerge in late June and have red-purple bands of color on white backgrounds. New growth is reddish and turns to glossy deep green.
Great For: - Shade ornamental
- Woodland edge
Height: 4-5' Width: 5-6'
Shape: Rounded, Upright
Blooms: Purple, White (Summer)
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 3+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
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| 'Carol' features dark pink buds that open light pink and fade to white during late June and July. A dense and compact form of excellent, shiny, deep green foliage completes the look.
Great For: - Shade ornamental
- Woodland edge
Height: 4-5' Width: 5-6'
Shape: Mound, Rounded
Blooms: Pink, White (Summer)
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| The soft pink buds of 'Carousel' open to purple-cinnamon starburst corollas with edges marked in white over shiny, deep green foliage that is disease resistant.
Great For: - Shade specimen
- Woodland edge
Height: 4-5' Width: 4-6'
Shape: Mound, Rounded
Blooms: Pink, Red (Summer)
Winter Interest: Form
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| This elegant plant features light pink buds that open to near white flowers with small, shiny, dark evergreen foliage. A compact habit makes it perfect for small spaces.
Great For: - Foundation plantings
- Massed in the shrub border
Height: 3-5' Width: 3-5'
Shape: Bush, Short
Blooms: Pink, White (Spring) Fall Color: Green
Winter Interest: Branching, Structure
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4-6+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| Nearly identical in appearance to the species, this variety features white buds delicately tipped with pink that open to white flowers faintly tinged with pink.
Great For: - Foundation plantings
- Massed in the shrub border
Height: 3-5' Width: 3-5'
Shape: Mounded
Blooms: Pink (Spring)
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4-6 hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
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| The dark raspberry-red buds of this variety open in June to purple-burgundy flowers edged in pure white. Dark evergreen, glossy leaves complete the look.
Great For: - Shaded foundation plantings
- Woodland edge
Height: 3-4' Width: 3-4'
Shape: Mound
Blooms: Purple (Spring)
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 6+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
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| The buds of 'Little Linda' are dark red, open to near white and age to rich pink. Deep green, small, shiny evergreen foliage generates a compact habit and completes the look.
Great For: - Foundation plantings
- Massed in the shrub border
Height: 3-4' Width: 3-4'
Shape: Bush, Short
Blooms: Pink, Red (Summer) Fall Color: Green
Winter Interest: Structure
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| Light pink buds open to display striking, broad maroon bands on this compact plant. The addition of shiny, dark evergreen foliage makes 'Minuet' an elegant addition to small spaces.
Great For: - Foundation plantings
- Massed in the shrub border
Height: 3-5' Width: 3-5'
Shape: Bush, Short
Blooms: Pink, Red (Spring) Fall Color: Green
Winter Interest: Branching, Structure
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4-6+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| Deep red buds that open to soft pink flowers and a compact habit of deep green leaves makes 'Nathan Hale' a garden favorite.
Great For: - Foundation plantings
- Massed in the shrub border
Height: 6-8' Width: 6-8'
Blooms: Pink, Red (Spring) Fall Color: Green
Winter Interest: Structure
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| The intense red buds of 'Nipmuck' open light pink or white over lustrous, medium green foliage. This deer resistant naturalizer is great for rich shade to part sun locations.
Great For: - Foundation plantings & woodland settings
- Protect from extreme winter conditions
Height: 5-8' Width: 5-8'
Shape: Bush
Blooms: Pink, Red (Spring) Fall Color: Green
Winter Interest: Branching, Structure
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4-6+ hours Soil Type: Moist Feeding: Holly-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| A densely branched selection that has excellent garden presence, 'Olympic Fire' features deep red buds that open to pink flowers.
Great For: - Foundation plantings
- Massed for privacy
Height: 5-8' Width: 5-8'
Shape: Bush
Blooms: Pink, Red (Summer) Fall Color: Green
Winter Interest: Structure
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| The lavender-pink buds of 'Olympic Wedding' have maroon bands inside the flowers and appear in late June to July. The foliage is brushed with burgundy in fall and creates a wide to rounded form with a somewhat blowsy look.
Great For: - Shade ornamental or foundation planting
- Woodland edge
Height: 4-6' Width: 4-6'
Shape: Rounded, Wide
Blooms: Pink, Red (Summer)
Winter Interest: Form
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| The deep red flowerbuds of 'Ostbo Red' open to clear pink flowers in June amid deep green foliage that has slightly wavy edges.
Great For: - Plant with Rhododendron and Cornus
- Plant with Clethra and Viburnum
Height: 3-5' Width: 3-5'
Shape: Mound
Blooms: Pink (Spring)
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4-8 hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
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| 'Peppermint' features trusses of white flowers with red stripes radiating out like peppermint candy during mid June. Glossy, thick, evergreen leaves complement the blooms and are tinged reddish-bronze as they emerge.
Great For: - Accent shade specimen
- Shaded foundation plantings
Height: 4-6' Width: 4-6'
Shape: Rounded
Blooms: Red, White (Spring)
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4-6 hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| The deep red-pink buds of 'Pink Charm' will open in late June or July to rich pink flowers with a narrow dark pink band inside the flower near the base. Very deep green, shiny, evergreen foliage completes the look.
Great For: - Planting with Azaleas and Chamaecyparis
- Planting with Microbiota and Ivory Halo Dogwood
Height: 3-4' Width: 3-4'
Shape: Mound
Blooms: Pink (Summer)
Winter Interest: Form
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 5-8 hours Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
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| 'Pristine' features white buds that open to pure white flowers in late June to July over a neat mounding habit of glossy foliage that is a lighter green than most varieties.
Great For: - Shade ornamental or foundation planting
- Woodland edge
Height: 4-6' Width: 4-6'
Shape: Mound, Rounded
Blooms: White (Summer)
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| 'Sarah' is an exceptional compact selection with deep red buds that open to deep pink flowers in late June. New growth and leaves have a lovely burgundy hue before maturing to deep green and are not as susceptible to winter burn as other varieties.
Great For: - Accent shade specimen
- Shaded foundation plantings
Height: 4-5' Width: 4-5'
Shape: Rounded
Blooms: Pink (Spring)
Winter Interest: Form
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4-6 hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| One of the few mountain laurels with truly snow-white flowers, the blooms of 'Snowdrift' appear in late June or July amid thick, shiny, evergreen leaves that are a rich dark green.
Great For: - Planting with Azaleas and Chamaecyparis
- Planting with Microbiota and Ivory Halo Dogwood
Height: 3-4' Width: 3-4'
Shape: Mound
Blooms: White (Spring)
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 5-8 hours Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
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| Clusters of rich pink buds open to light pink flowers in early June. Dark evergreen leaves with red new growth form a compact shape making this plant perfect for small shaded areas.
Great For: - Foundation plantings
- Massed in the shrub border
Height: 3-5' Width: 3-5'
Shape: Rounded
Blooms: Pink (Spring) Fall Color: Green
Winter Interest: Branching, Structure
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4-6+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| A delightful miniature form with small deep evergreen leaves, 'Tinkerbell' forms a compact, rounded shape and produces clusters of deep pink buds that open to light pink flowers in early June.
Great For: - Foundation plantings
- Woodland settings
Height: 2-3' Width: 2-3'
Shape: Rounded
Blooms: Pink (Spring) Fall Color: Green
Winter Interest: Form
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 4-8 hours Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone
Winter Protection: WILT-PRUF
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| A vigorous grower that is well suited to southern Maine landscapes, 'Yankee Doodle' features buds that are bright red-pink and open to pink flowers with a narrow maroon band in late June to July.
Great For: - Planting with Azaleas and Chamaecyparis
- Planting with Microbiota and Ivory Halo Dogwood
Height: 3-4' Width: 3-4'
Shape: Mound
Blooms: Pink (Summer)
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| PLANT CARE INFORMATIONSun Exposure: 5-10 hours Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy Feeding: Holly-tone
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