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

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

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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