A fine selection from Dick Jaynes with new ornamental qualities. The star shaped flowers rocket forward in June in a mass of pink color. The plant habit is compact with glossy green foliage. A smaller growing 3' variety like 'Elf'' but with large banded flowers. Light pink buds open to blooms with a white center.
Red spokes lead to a bright red band surrounded by a white edge.
The dark green narrow leaves complete this unique picture. This red budded kalmia with its light pink flowers was selected to honor Connecticut's state hero, so it must be good. Heavy dark green shiny foliage and an excellent plant habit make 'Nathan Hale' an extraordinary plant. It grows into a 3' mound. An excellent new selection from the former Bosley Nursery in Ohio.