Kalmia latifolia (common names: Calico bush)

Latest photos of Kalmia latifolia

  • mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia (Calico bush))
    By Sarah65
  • Mt. Laurel "Bullseye" (Kalmia latifolia "Bullseye")
    By DiOhio
  • Mt. Laurel "Sarah" (Kalmia latifolia "Sarah")
    By DiOhio
  • Mt. Laurel "Minuet" (Kalmia latifolia dwarf "Minuet")
    By DiOhio
  • Mountain Laurel "Olympic Fire" (Kalmia latifolia "Olympic Fire")
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Kalmia latifolia (aka Calico bush)


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Members growing this plant

  • AndrewR

    Andrewr

    joined 7 Aug, 2007

    495 plants

  • DiOhio

    Diohio

    joined 12 Mar, 2008

    233 plants

  • Sarah65

    Sarah65

    joined 15 Apr, 2008

    150 plants

Comments on Kalmia latifolia

marksbegonias

Marksbegonias

18 Jun, 2008

 

Looks gr8 :-)

On photo - mountain laurel

Gillian

Gillian

19 Jun, 2008

 

I didn't realise how detailed each tiny flower was - lovely picture.

On photo - mountain laurel

Davebat59

Davebat59

19 Jun, 2008

 

What beautiful flowers! :-) Great to be able to see what a keen gardner is doing all the way over where you are.
I think you have a great project on there...and you will be well rewarded for your efforts.

On photo - mountain laurel

flcrazy

Flcrazy

20 Jun, 2008

 

Man...! I'd love to have this cultivar, it's outstanding !

On photo - mountain laurel

joannie

Joannie

20 Jun, 2008

 

This is beautiful :-)

On photo - mountain laurel

magnoliatree

Magnoliatree

24 Jun, 2008

 

What a stunning shot. Don't know this plant, but shall be looking out for it at the nursery.

On photo - mountain laurel

Members' notes...

AndrewR

Look out for the cultivar 'Minuet' - gorgeous

DiOhio

I searched for years to find a local nursery that sold Mt. Laurel and finally in 2004 I bought my first one at Wade and Gatton here in Ohio for $30.00 Olympic Fire. The buds are a brilliant deep pink.

DiOhio

Bought 5-12-05 from Mike (leftover College Garden Sale) for $6.00. This one may have died. We'll see in 2008.

DiOhio

I bought Sarah for $6.00. I may have lost her last year so we shall soon see.

DiOhio

I bought Bullseye in 2005 for $6.00. It was small and is not doing very well.

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