Varieties of Mountain Laurel
‘Elf’ Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia ‘Elf’ was the first dwarf mountain laurel introduced. It has large pink buds that open to nearly white flowers. It grows 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Plant in zones 5-9.
‘Minuet’ Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia ‘Minuet’ is an outstanding dwarf selection that bears light pink buds and pink flowers with a bold red band. It grows 3 feet tall and wide. Plant in zones 5-9.
‘Olympic Fire’ Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia ‘Olympic Fire’ shows off red-pink buds that open to dark pink flowers. It grows 10 feet tall and wide. Plant in zones 5-9.
‘Peppermint’ Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia ‘Peppermint’ offers unique white flowers with dark red streaks running to the edges. It grows 10 feet tall and wide. Plant in zones 5-9.
‘Snowdrift’ Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia ‘Snowdrift’ is considered one of the best pure-white selections. It has rich, dark green foliage that’s very shiny. It grows 10 feet tall and wide. Plant in zones 5-9.
‘Tinkerbell’ Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia ‘Tinkerbell’ is a dwarf selection that bears deep pink buds that open to reveal rich pink flowers. It grows 3 feet tall and wide. Plant in zones 5-9.
