{"product_id":"mountain-laurel-pink-charm","title":"Mountain Laurel 'Pink Charm'","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKalmia latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pink Charm’\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foundation plantings, shaded borders, woodland gardens, specimen plantings, native landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep pink buds open to rich pink flowers, each with a thin darker ring inside. Blooms reliably even as a young plant, with glossy evergreen leaves all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Rounded — dense and full, with glossy leaves held through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Pink, opening to Pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Pink Charm’ is one of the most dependable pink mountain laurels, setting flower buds even while young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn late spring, deep pink buds open to rich pink, cup-shaped flowers, each marked with a narrow darker ring near its base. The buds and open flowers share the clusters, so the color stays strong through the whole bloom period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant grows upright and rounded, with glossy green leaves that hold through winter. It matures at about 6–8 feet tall and wide, a good size for a corner of the house, a shaded border or a woodland edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Pink Charm’ holds the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit, given to plants that perform reliably in gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMountain Laurel ‘Pink Charm’ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in partial sun to partial shade. Morning sun with afternoon shade, or the high, dappled light at a woodland edge, gives the best balance of flowering and leaf color. More sun is fine in the North with steady moisture; deep shade cuts bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMountain laurel needs acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It struggles in heavy clay, standing water and alkaline soil, where the leaves turn yellow. Work in compost or pine bark at planting and set the root ball slightly high in heavier ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply through the first growing season, then during dry spells. The roots are shallow, so a 2–3 inch layer of bark mulch or pine needles keeps them cool and moist; keep mulch a few inches off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeed lightly in early spring with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e made for acid-loving plants. Skip lime and wood ash near the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePruning is rarely needed. If you want to shape the plant, do it right after flowering, because next year’s buds form over the summer. Snapping off spent flower clusters lets the plant put its energy into new growth and next year’s buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Mountain Laurel ‘Pink Charm’ for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Mountain Laurel ‘Pink Charm’ ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. In spring it may arrive with buds set. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Mountain Laurel ‘Pink Charm’ Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Pink Charm’ matures at about 6–8 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide, forming an upright, rounded evergreen. It grows at a moderate pace for a mountain laurel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKalmia latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e goes by several common names:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMountain Laurel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalico Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoonwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes ‘Pink Charm’ bloom as a young plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Many mountain laurels take a few years to flower well, but ‘Pink Charm’ is known for setting buds even while young. Planted in partial sun with acidic soil, it can bloom the first spring after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Mountain Laurel ‘Pink Charm’ a native plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Pink Charm’ is a cultivar of \u003cem\u003eKalmia latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, which is native to eastern North America from Maine to the Gulf Coast. That makes it a nativar: a selected form of a native species. Browse more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/native-plants\"\u003eNative Plants of North America\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Mountain Laurel ‘Pink Charm’ deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountain laurel is generally considered deer resistant, and deer tend to pass over its thick, leathery leaves. Browsing pressure varies by region, and hungry deer in a hard winter may sample almost anything. For more options, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/deer-resistant-shrubs-evergreens\"\u003eDeer-Resistant Shrubs and Evergreens\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grows well with Mountain Laurel ‘Pink Charm’?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountain laurel wants the same acidic, moist, well-drained soil and dappled light as rhododendrons, so the two pair naturally. Ferns, hostas and woodland natives fill in below. For more spring color in the same bed, browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/azaleas\"\u003eAzaleas\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"3 Gal \/ 18″–21″ \/ Ship ASAP","offer_id":50776768250018,"sku":"APC-MLPC-3-1yr","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/Mountain-Laurel-Pink-Charm-1890.jpg?v=1793526421","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/mountain-laurel-pink-charm","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}