

Elf Mountain Laurel is a dwarf evergreen shrub that forms a dense mound of glossy green foliage and has almost full-sized flowers despite its petite stature. Showy clusters of blush pink buds open to near white cup-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring into summer. Flowers best with part shade and rich, moist, well-drained acidic soils.
Type: |
Shrub |
Height: |
3' - 4' |
Spread: |
3' - 4' |
Spacing: |
3.5' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
White/Pink |
Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Mulch to retain moisture and keep root zone cool. Prune lightly after bloom to promote bushy growth. Susceptible to blights and leaf spot. Watch for scale, borers, lace bugs, and white flies. Highly toxic if ingested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Camelia, Azalea, Peiris
IMAGES: Captain-tucker, Kalmia latifolia 'Elf' IMG 2360, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Kalmia latifolia Elf 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Kalmia latifolia Elf 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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