{"id":9677947534,"title":"Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake' - 2 Gal.","handle":"abebklkp02","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eKalmia latifolia \u003c\/i\u003e 'Keepsake' - Mountain Laurel\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeepsake' was chosen for its deep, raspberry-red buds which open to a nearly solid purple-burgundy flower edged with a thin rim of pure white which sets-off each bloom. The colorful buds extend the showy garden display for at least four weeks, more if the weather is cool. As the flowers fade, lush bronzy-red foliage erupts from the stems and matures to a deep dark, shiny leaf with an interesting bluish sheen. This attractive new foliage is perched on coral red stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeepsake' is the work of five generations of controlled crosses by master Kalmia breeder Dick Jaynes, who began his work in 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eZone:\u003c\/span\u003e 5 - 9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 4-5ft High x 5-6ft Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 12-15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h4\u003eThis beautiful and hardy shrub prefers partial shade and highly organic acid soil that is evenly moist but well drained. It does well in full sun in cool moist sites. Plant it shallowly and mulch well to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. It likes warm summers and cool winters and require some winter cold for good growth. If pruning is necessary, do so as the flowers fade, before next year's buds form. Ideally, plant this tall-growing cultivar where it will not need to be pruned back.\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/span\u003e Full Shade, Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailability and quality confirmed as of Saturday, November 30 2019\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-11-30T18:02:49-05:00","created_at":"2017-02-06T15:50:57-05:00","vendor":"Prides Corner Farm","type":"Evergreen","tags":["American Beauties","American Beauties Attributes_Native Plants®","Attributes_Native","Ericaceae Family","Flower Color_Red","Foliage Color_Red","introduced_2015","Mature Height_4-6 Feet","Programs_American Beauties Native Plants®","Red","Sun Exposure_Full Shade","Sun Exposure_Partial Shade","Sun Exposure_Partial Sun","Toxic to Cats","Toxic to Horses"],"price":2799,"price_min":2799,"price_max":2799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":2799,"compare_at_price_min":2799,"compare_at_price_max":2799,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":45410851854,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"1006466","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake' - 2 Gal.","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2799,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":2799,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"724529559121"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1657\/8761\/products\/DETA-2586_c921d795-7571-4d06-898e-3b89aca619fc.jpg?v=1493933781"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1657\/8761\/products\/DETA-2586_c921d795-7571-4d06-898e-3b89aca619fc.jpg?v=1493933781","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eKalmia latifolia \u003c\/i\u003e 'Keepsake' - Mountain Laurel\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeepsake' was chosen for its deep, raspberry-red buds which open to a nearly solid purple-burgundy flower edged with a thin rim of pure white which sets-off each bloom. The colorful buds extend the showy garden display for at least four weeks, more if the weather is cool. As the flowers fade, lush bronzy-red foliage erupts from the stems and matures to a deep dark, shiny leaf with an interesting bluish sheen. This attractive new foliage is perched on coral red stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeepsake' is the work of five generations of controlled crosses by master Kalmia breeder Dick Jaynes, who began his work in 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eZone:\u003c\/span\u003e 5 - 9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 4-5ft High x 5-6ft Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 12-15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h4\u003eThis beautiful and hardy shrub prefers partial shade and highly organic acid soil that is evenly moist but well drained. It does well in full sun in cool moist sites. Plant it shallowly and mulch well to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. It likes warm summers and cool winters and require some winter cold for good growth. If pruning is necessary, do so as the flowers fade, before next year's buds form. Ideally, plant this tall-growing cultivar where it will not need to be pruned back.\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/span\u003e Full Shade, Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailability and quality confirmed as of Saturday, November 30 2019\u003c\/p\u003e"}