{"product_id":"mountain-laurel-raspberry-glow","title":"Mountain Laurel 'Raspberry Glow'","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKalmia latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Raspberry Glow’\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland groupings, shaded borders, foundation plantings, north-facing beds, native gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy-red buds open to deep raspberry-pink flowers, and the color stays rich even in shade, where many pink laurels wash out. Leaf spot resistant, dark green foliage on purplish-red stems keeps the plant clean and dense year-round.\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 branching on purplish-red stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy, opening to Deep Pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 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 Slow to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep pink flowers that stay deep pink in the shade are what set ‘Raspberry Glow’ apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany pink mountain laurels bloom paler when they grow out of direct sun. ‘Raspberry Glow’ holds its color. Its burgundy-red buds swell at the branch tips in late spring and open to raspberry-pink, cup-shaped flowers in rounded clusters, a strong color for a north wall or a bed under tall trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is dark green and resistant to leaf spot, a disease that can spot and thin the leaves of other laurels in damp, shaded gardens. Purplish-red stems add a little color through winter. The habit is upright and dense, reaching about 4–5 feet tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn landscape tests at the University of Connecticut, ‘Raspberry Glow’ handled difficult planting conditions well. It fits well in groups at a woodland edge or as a single shrub by the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMountain Laurel ‘Raspberry Glow’ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in morning sun with afternoon shade, or bright filtered light under tall trees. In the North it handles more sun if the soil stays moist; in hotter areas, afternoon shade keeps the leaves from scorching. Deep shade means fewer flowers.\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing in Containers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact laurel grows well in a large container filled with an acidic potting mix made for azaleas and rhododendrons. Use a pot with good drainage holes. Containers dry out faster than garden soil, so check moisture often in summer and water when the top inch feels dry. Feed lightly in spring, since potting mix runs out of nutrients sooner than garden soil. Roots in a container are more exposed to cold than roots in the ground. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Mountain Laurel ‘Raspberry Glow’ for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Mountain Laurel ‘Raspberry Glow’ 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 ‘Raspberry Glow’ Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Raspberry Glow’ matures at about 4–5 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide, with a dense, upright-rounded shape. Growth is slow, so it takes many years to reach full size.\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 ‘Raspberry Glow’ keep its color in the shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its deep pink flower color develops well even out of direct sun, which is unusual among pink mountain laurels. That makes it one of the better choices for north-facing beds, shaded foundations and woodland edges where you still want strong spring color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Mountain Laurel ‘Raspberry Glow’ a native plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Raspberry Glow’ 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 ‘Raspberry Glow’ 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 ‘Raspberry Glow’?\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":50776762941602,"sku":"APC-MLRG-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-Raspberry-Glow-1802.jpg?v=1793526335","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/mountain-laurel-raspberry-glow","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}