Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H7-H3
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
3m | Max | 3m |
1.5m | Min | 1.5m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Mountain Laurel Overview
This evergreen shrub has glossy dark green leaves. In late spring it produces dark pink buds that in early summer open into pale to deep pink (occasionally white) flowers that give a long lasting display.
How to harvest Mountain Laurel
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Mountain Laurel
Seed
Layering
Cuttings
Take semi-hardwood cuttings.
Special features of Mountain Laurel
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Mountain Laurel
A low maintenance shrub for woodland or cottage gardens that have acid soil.
Summer flowering garden shrubs
These summer flowering shrubs are perfect additions to a garden to provide pollinators with habitat, shelter and food.
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