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Kalmia, Calico Bush, Mountain Laurel, Spoonwood 'Richard Jaynes'

Kalmialatifolia

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Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Kalmia (KAL-mee-uh)
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Species
latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
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Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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Bloom Color
Pink
Red
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Category
Shrubs
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Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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