Mountain Laurel 'Keepsake' (Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake') brings year-round structure with glossy, broadleaf evergreen foliage and a striking late-spring floral show. Buds and blooms open in clustered, cup-shaped flowers that read pink to white, often marked with purple tones for extra detail.

Place it where your soil stays cool, moist, and well-drained, with plenty of organic matter and an acidic reaction. A mulch layer helps hold moisture and protects the shallow root zone. In heavier soils, consider a slightly raised planting area to improve drainage and reduce stress.

For light, it performs best in partial shade, such as morning sun with afternoon shade, but it can tolerate a wider range from full sun to full shade when moisture and site conditions are favorable. Mature size is commonly around 48-60" tall in the landscape, with a broad, rounded habit.

After flowering, you can lightly prune to shape and encourage denser growth, and removing spent flower clusters can keep the plant tidy. All parts are toxic if ingested, so site it thoughtfully around pets and children. Flowers provide nectar for pollinators, and the shrub can offer year-round garden presence in borders, woodland edges, and foundation plantings.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun   Shade
• Mature height: 48-60"
• Spread: 60-72"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Rabbits
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Evergreen: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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