Bring year-round structure to your landscape with Kalmia latifolia 'Raspberry Glow' (Mountain Laurel 'Raspberry Glow'), a broadleaf evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage and dramatic spring flower trusses. In late spring, tight, richly colored buds open to clusters of cup-shaped blooms that add bold color and detail at eye level.

Give this shrub the conditions it naturally prefers: humusy, acidic soil that stays evenly moist but drains well. A site with dappled light or morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal, though it can handle fuller sun if the soil is kept cool and consistently watered. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged spots, which can stress roots and reduce vigor.

Plan for a mature size in the 48-60 inch range (and a similar spread), and space plants so air can move through the branches. A light mulch of pine needles or shredded bark helps protect shallow roots and maintain soil moisture without piling mulch against the stems.

Prune only as needed and do it right after flowering, removing spent clusters and any dead or crossing wood. This timing keeps the plant tidy while protecting next year's buds. Once established in a suitable site, it becomes a long-lived, reliable foundation or woodland-edge shrub that also supports pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

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
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 48-60"
• Spread: 48-60"
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Evergreen: Yes

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