Kalmia latifolia f. fuscata 'Pinwheel' (Banded Laurel)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Kalmia |
| Species | latifolia f. fuscata |
| Cultivar | 'Pinwheel' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Best grown in partial shade to full sun . Often tolerant of heavy shade. Requires a cool, moist, acidic, organic soil for best performance. Avoid windswept sites. |
| Notable Specimens | Niagra Parks Botanical Garden, Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Dark brown to purple band of pigment inside the corolla. Showy, lasting 2 weeks or more. |
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