Kalmia latifolia 'Tinkerbelle'

The stones will hold the heat if sun is out. It looks well.

Lovely colour leaves does this flower and I assume by the name it stays small.

Yes it flowers shortly after rhododendrons, usually early June here. The flowers are pink, long-lasting and beautiful. Most of my mountain laurels need a lot of attention but this one has been easy to care for so far. It is a dwarf form, it might reach 3 feet tall.

Yes I find the dwarf Rhododendrons I have flower longer and better, thank you for the information on the Laurel.