Description
Ostbo Red Mountain Laurel is a favorite evergreen shrub for Massachusetts gardens, featuring showy spring blooms. Vibrant red buds open to soft rose-pink flowers in mid to late spring, creating a striking contrast. The dark green foliage emerges burgundy in spring and remains lush throughout the year.
Requiring highly acidic, well-drained soil, this dense, rounded shrub thrives with a thick layer of mulch. Ostbo Red Mountain Laurel is perfect for adding structure and color to mixed garden beds. Its compact growth habit makes it a versatile choice for both foundation plantings and woodland gardens.
Each plant comes in a #2 (2 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 'Ostbo Red'
Light: full sun – part shade – full shade
Watering: around once a week
Soil: moist, rich, acidic, well draining soil
Zone: 5 – 8
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (15') , width (15')
Blooming Season: flowers mid – late spring
Growth Rate: slow
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