Raspberry Glow mountain laurel
Kalmia latifolia 'Raspberry Glow'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Sizeup to 5 feet tallup to 5 feet wide
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Raspberry pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Raspberry Glow' mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia 'Raspberry Glow') is a shrub for pollinator gardens, hedges, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Deep pink buds open to raspberry pink flowers in spring, and the dark green foliage stays on all year. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Big bluestem, Sassafras, and Trumpet honeysuckle.