Kalmia latifolia 'Stoplight' - Stoplight Mountain Laurel

Stoplight Mountain Laurel is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a dense upright mounded habit and glossy dark green foliage.  Showy clusters of bright red buds open to white cup-shaped flowers with dark red bands and bloom from late spring into summer.  Flowers best with part shade and rich, moist, well-drained acidic soils.  

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: Prides Corner, Kalmia latifolia Stoplight

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.