Mountain Laurel 'Pink Charm' (Kalmia latifolia 'Pink Charm') is a broadleaf evergreen shrub grown for its late-spring clusters of deep pink, starry buds that open to rosy-white, cup-shaped blooms with contrasting interior markings. You get glossy, leathery foliage for year-round structure and a showy flowering season that stands out in woodland and foundation plantings.

Plant it where you can provide acidic soil and steady moisture. Work in organic matter, keep the root zone cool with a mulch layer, and avoid heavy, poorly drained sites. This shrub is happiest in well-drained soil that stays evenly moist rather than swinging from soggy to bone-dry.

Light is flexible: it can take full sun in cooler settings, but it also performs well in partial shade and even shade, especially where summers are hot. Morning sun with afternoon shade is often ideal for best flowering and healthiest foliage.

Mature size for this cultivar is typically 96-120 inches tall, with a similar spread when established. Give it room for air flow and plan for its long-term footprint so you are not forced into hard pruning later.

Mountain laurel can contribute to a wildlife-friendly garden, drawing pollinators and hummingbirds while offering evergreen cover. As with many Ericaceae, all parts are considered toxic if ingested, so site it thoughtfully around pets and children.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 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: 96-120"
• Spread: 96-120"
• Tolerant of: Deer
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Evergreen: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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