Overview

Kalmia latifolia 'Goodrich' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Kalmia, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Kalmia latifolia 'Goodrich' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.

About

Kalmia latifolia, the mountain laurel, calico-bush, or spoonwood, is a flowering plant and one of the 10 species in the genus of Kalmia belonging to the heath(er) family Ericaceae. It is native to the eastern United States.

About the genus

Kalmia is a genus of about ten species of evergreen shrubs from 0.2–5 m tall, in the family Ericaceae (heath). They are native to North America and Cuba. They grow in acidic soils, with different species in wet acid bog habitats and dry, sandy soils.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Kalmia

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, West-facing, East-facing, South-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Kalmia latifolia 'Goodrich' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Kalmia latifolia 'Goodrich'

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer

Pest resistance

Mealybugs, Vine weevil

Disease resistance

Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions