Pink Mountain Laurel – Kalmia latifolia Live Bare Root Plant | 1+ Foot Tall | Hardy Native Flowering Shrub | Evergreen Landscape Plant

Enhance your landscape with the natural beauty of a Pink Mountain Laurel, a hardy native evergreen shrub admired for its stunning clusters of delicate pink flowers and glossy green foliage. This elegant ornamental plant makes a beautiful addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and natural landscapes, providing year-round interest with spectacular spring blooms.

This listing includes one established live bare root Pink Mountain Laurel, measuring approximately 1 foot or taller. Each plant is naturally grown without the use of pesticides, fertilizers, or chemical disease treatments. Because these are field-grown plants, minor cosmetic imperfections or drought spotting may be present and are a normal characteristic of naturally grown specimens.

You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:

• ✔️ 1 live Pink Mountain Laurel plant
• ✔️ Height: approximately 1 foot or taller
• ✔️ Shipped bare root
• ✔️ Healthy, established plant
• ✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Pink Mountain Laurel
Botanical Name: Kalmia latifolia
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established bare root plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sun
Soil: Acidic, well-draining soil rich in organic matter and leaf mulch
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing but avoid waterlogged soil
Mature Height: 8–15 feet
Mature Width: 6–12 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes (while young)

💡 Care Tip

Plant your Mountain Laurel in acidic, well-draining soil amended with composted leaves or pine bark. Avoid heavy clay soils and overwatering, as the naturally sparse root system prefers excellent drainage. Apply mulch annually to help retain moisture and mimic its natural woodland habitat.