Kalmia flowers are round like kompeito (sugar candy) when in bud, and when in bloom, they spread out into a star shape, just like a lovely candy. The clusters of pink and white flowers are gorgeous and add gentle color to the garden in early summer. The elaborate patterns look as if they were hand-painted, making you want to look at them closely. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but it is also a heartwarming flower that is both lovely and mysterious.
kalmia (esp. mountain laurel, Kalmia latifolia)
