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Kalmia 'Olympic Fire'

Kalmia 'Olympic Fire'

Variety: 'Olympic Fire'

1-Quart

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    Zone

    4 - 8

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    Mature Height

    72

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    Mature Width

    72

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    Light

    Part Shade
  • Icon of a water drop in a grey circle

    Water

    Moist, well-drained
  • Icon of a seedling in dirt in a grey circle

    Soil

    Normal, loamy
  • Description / Kalmia 'Olympic Fire'

    The dark red buds of 'Olympic Fire' open to pleasing pink blooms, making a sensational color contrast against the dark, evergreen foliage. This Mountain Laurel is a profuse bloomer.

    Kalmia Mountain Laurel is considered by many to be the most beautiful flowering native shrub of eastern North America, and 'Olympic Fire' may be one of the best Kalmias. Hybridized and selected by the late John Eichelser, noted Washington plantsman, this exciting clone has exceptionally glossy leaves and an excellent branching habit. Our offerings of this outstanding evergreen represent the spectacular diversity in flower color of the modern selections.

    'Olympic Fire' reaches 4 to 6 feet tall and wide at maturity. Kalmia is slow to propagate, but very easy to grow in the garden in partial shade (especially in the South), and cool, moist, well-drained, aerated, acidic soil. Plant with the root ball high or almost above ground level, hilling up the base with a heavy mulch. Zones 4-8.

  • Product Details

    Virtual SKU: v1217
    Selected Product SKU: 36249
    Genus: Kalmia
    Species: latifolia
    Variety: 'Olympic Fire'
    Item Form: 1-Quart
    Bloom Color: Dark PinkDark RedDark White
    Foliage Color: Dark Green
    Habit: Mound-shaped
    Light Requirements: Part Shade
    Moisture Requirements:
    • Moist, well-drained
    Bloom Start: Late Spring
    Bloom End: Early Summer
    Uses:
    • Border
    • Hedge
    • Specimen
    Special Features:
    • Evergreen
    • Flower
    • Bloom First Year
    • Easy Care Plants
    • Fast Growing
    Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8

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