Mountain Laurel 'Stoplight'

Kalmia latifolia 'Stoplight' Overview Uses: Woodland borders, foundation accents, shaded entryways, and naturalized plantings. Benefits: Striking red-to-pink clustered bud displays that hold tight rather than fully opening; glossy evergreen foliage; compact habit for small spaces. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 – 9 Sun: Partial Sun/Shade Life Cycle: Broadleaf evergreen shrub Mature Height: ~3' – 4' Mature Width: ~3' – 4' Bloom/Display Season: Late Spring to Early Summer (decorative bud clusters with occasional open blooms) Growth Rate: Moderate Summary Bring a burst of glowing color to your shade garden—no blooms required. ‘Stoplight’ Mountain Laurel stands out for its vivid, ruby-red buds that stay clustered and luminous, creating the look of hundreds of tiny lanterns glowing against dark evergreen foliage. Unlike traditional mountain laurels that open fully, ‘Stoplight’ holds its clusters tight, producing a longer-lasting, more sculptural display through late spring and early summer. The de