Elf Mountain Laurel Diervilla and urban conditions well once

and urban conditions well once roots are established

Japanese-style gardens

The spreading habit makes it especially useful for wide spaces

and four-season structure

keeping mulch off the stems

Elf Mountain Laurel Diervilla and urban conditions well onceElf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia 'Elf') Elf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia 'Elf') is a compact, evergreen broadleaf shrub valued for its glossy foliage and late spring flower clusters that bring reliable color to part shade landscapes without taking up much space. The blooms open in rounded trusses, typically in soft pink tones that read bright and cheerful against deep green leaves. Its naturally dense, low habit makes it an easy fit for