Description
Carousel Mountain Laurel is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a dense upright mounded habit. Its glossy deep green foliage emerges yellow-green. Showy clusters of light pink buds open to white cup-shaped flowers accented with burgundy splotches and stripes bloom from late spring into summer.Flowers best with part shade and rich, moist, well-drained acidic soils. Carousel is resistant to leaf spot.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
5’ – 8’ |
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Spread: |
5′ – 8′ |
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Spacing: |
6’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White+Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low Maintenance. Water regularly.Mulch to retain moisture and keep root zone cool. Prune lightly after bloom to promote bushy growth. Susceptible to blights and leaf spot. Watch for scale, borers, lace bugs, and white flies. Highly toxic if ingested.
LANDSCAPE USES:Specimen or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Camelia, Azalea, Peiris
IMAGES: Michal Klajban, Kalmia latifolia, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, New Zealand 05, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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