Mountain Laurel 'Keepsake'

Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake' Overview Uses: Excellent for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and specimen plantings. Great for foundation plantings and naturalized areas. Benefits: Deep burgundy-red buds open into rich maroon-purple flowers with bright white centers. Glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round appeal. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 Sun: Partial shade to full shade Life Cycle: Perennial Mature Height: 5' - 6' Mature Width: 4' - 5' Bloom Season: Late spring Summary  A bold and unique Mountain Laurel that brings deep, dramatic color to the garden. Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake', commonly known as Mountain Laurel 'Keepsake', is a standout broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its unusually dark blooms. In late spring, it produces rich burgundy buds that unfurl into maroon-purple flowers with striking white centers—offering one of the most dramatic floral displays of any mountain laurel cultivar. Its compact, upright growth habit and evergreen foliage make it a reliable structural e