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Kalmia lat. Red Bandit
Red Bandit Mountain Laurel
- » Native shade loving plant
- » Substantial and attractive late spring bloom
- » Perfect as a specimen, along a foundation or for grouping along a shady border
- » Tolerates rough soil
- Category:Broad-leaf Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:4-5 ft
- Spread:4-5 ft
- Bloom Color: Red Shades
This rounded, compact plant is vigorous and covered with lustrous, green foliage. Buds expand and open in late May with distinctive deep pink flowers with a striking maroon band.
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Kalmia lat. Red Bandit
Thrives in partial to full shade. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer.Prune immediately after flowering in late spring by cutting branches to just above a set of leaves.