{"product_id":"ostbo-red-mountain-laurel-kalmia-latifolia-2-gallon-pot","title":"Ostbo Red Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia) - 2 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Ostbo Red' Mountain Laurel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eKalmia latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ostbo Red'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4a-9b \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind Your Zone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Flowering Shrub\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e 3.5-4' for solid hedges; 8'+ for space between plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:  \u003c\/span\u003eSlow to Moderate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: \u003c\/strong\u003e Intense Bright Red buds open to Soft Pink flowers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to Late Spring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single, cup-shaped, in large clusters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Green\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerries: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerry Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part Shade to Shade, All-Day Filtered Sun, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade; avoid direct afternoon sun in hot climates\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/strong\u003eAverage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sand, Silt\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Moisture \/ Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist But Well Drained\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 - 6.0 (Acid)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance \/ Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies, Visual Attention\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, Humidity, Insect, Shade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA wonderful North American Native evergreen flowering shrub, the 'Ostbo Red' Mountain Laurel is a semi-dwarf selection to maybe 4 to 6 feet tall and wide making it a perfect fit for smaller garden spaces. In mid to late spring abundant clusters of very unique, intense bright red ridged buds are as equally as attractive as the soft pink cup-shaped flowers they open to. Excellent in garden beds or pots. May tolerate full sun in cooler climates of USDA Zone 7 and further north but will appreciate some filtered sun or shade in zones south of 7. That said, we think mountain laurels just look better and are more at home in a partially shaded natural environment. This is one of those plants that will have you always looking forward to spring!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGrowing 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, the 'Ostbo Red' Mountain Laurel is ideal for use as an accent in smaller garden spaces or centerpiece in pots, or in groupings or as a natural hedge in larger spaces. Plant this one near outdoor living spaces and paths where the flowers can be enjoyed from close up. Very nice near garden ponds, streams and other bodies of water. A fine addition to woodland gardens and native plant gardens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  3.5 to 4 feet apart for solid hedges;  8' or more for space between plants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMountain Laurels are easy to grow in a moist but well-drained acidic soil of average fertility and part shade. They don't like a constantly wet or dry soil. Provide supplemental water during periods of summer drought to maintain a moist soil, but not waterlogged. Though they will tolerate full sun in cooler climates of Zone 7and further north, they will appreciate shade or filtered sun during the afternoon hours. Except to remove a damaged branch they don't require pruning. Avoid the use of harsh commercial fertilizers as they can cause the leaves to burn. 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