Description
Kalmia latifolia 'Nipmuck' (Mountain Laurel) delivers year-round beauty with rich evergreen foliage and show-stopping blooms. This dependable shrub forms a dense, rounded shape and features glossy, deep green leaves that provide the perfect backdrop to its spectacular late-spring flowers. In late May, clusters of deep red buds begin to appear, opening into light pink to nearly white blooms with pink petal backs—creating a beautiful two-tone effect that adds subtle charm to the landscape.
Perfect for partial to full shade, 'Nipmuck' thrives in moist, acidic, well-drained soil and grows to 5 feet tall and wide over time. Its slow growth habit and tidy form make it ideal for woodland borders, foundation plantings, or shady garden beds. With its attractive foliage and extended bloom period, 'Nipmuck' Mountain Laurel is a standout shrub that brings elegance and structure to shaded garden spaces.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Kalmia latifolia 'Nipmuk'
Light: part shade – full shade
Watering: around once a week
Soil: moist, acidic, well draining soil
Zone: 5 – 8
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (5') , width (5')
Blooming Season: flowers late spring
Growth Rate: slow
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