Kalmia, Calico Bush, Mountain Laurel, Spoonwood
Kalmialatifolia 'Galaxy'

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Kalmia (KAL-mee-uh)
Species: latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Cultivar: Galaxy

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting