LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Upright habit to 6 ft. tall and wide.
| Description | Perhaps the best red-budded strain of Mountain Laurel, with red buds that open to pinkish-red blooms that do not fade. Dense rounded habit with dark green foliage provides year round protection for wildlife. Tolerates more sun than other cultivars. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |



