Acid Loving Plants – Poplar Nurseries – Garden Centre – Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex

A suitable soil test will help identify the soil texture and acidity or alkalinity which will influence the range of suitable plants. Acid-loving or ericaceous shrubs grow best in a pH range of 4-6, and ideally pH 5-5.5.

We offer a wide range of plants suitable for acidic soil:

Camelias including the less common autumn flowering Sasanqua species.
Magnolias including the evergreen grandiflora types.
A large range of Rhododendron including dwarf forms as well as the lime tolerant ‘Inkaro’ range.
An excellent selection of both evergreen, and deciduous Azalea.
Many varieties of Pieris.

A Selection Of Our Acid Loving Plants. Available in store only. Not available to order online. Please contact us before making your journey to check stock availability.

<h2>Azalea Arabesk</h2><ul>
<li>Evergreen.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Bushy evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wi</li>
</ul>

<h2>Azalea Benny Gery</h2><ul>
<li>Evergreen.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Bushy evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Azalea Florida</h2><ul>
<li>Evergreen.</li>
<li>Flowers in April.</li>
<li>Bushy evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Azalea Geisha Orange</h2><ul>
<li>Evergreen.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Hardy evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Azalea Geisha Purple</h2><ul>
<li>Evergre</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Hardy evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Azalea Geisha Red</h2><ul>
<li>Evergreen.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Hardy evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Azalea Johanna</h2><ul>
<li>Evergreen.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Upright bushy evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Azalea Kermesina Rose</h2><ul>
<li>Evergreen.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Slow growing evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Azalea Mary Helen</h2><ul>
<li>Evergree</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Bushy evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Azalea Mother's Day</h2><ul>
<li>Evergreen.</li>
<li>Flowers in April.</li>
<li>Compact evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Azalea Pleasant White</h2><ul>
<li>Evergreen.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Bushy evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Anticipation</h2><ul>
<li>Flowers in spring.</li>
<li>RHS Award of Garden Merit.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft).</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Brushfield's Yellow</h2><ul>
<li>Flowers in spring.</li>
<li>RHS Award of Garden Merit.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft).</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Debbie</h2><ul>
<li>Flowers in spring.</li>
<li>RHS Award of Garden Merit.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft).</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Dr King</h2><ul>
<li>Red flowers with yellow stamens in mid spring.</li>
<li>Ideal for containers and borders.</li>
<li>Easy to grow, hardy evergreen shrub.</li>
<li>Gros to 1.5m (5ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia E G Waterhouse</h2><ul>
<li>Flowers in spring.</li>
<li>Glossy evergreen leaves.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft).</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia E T R Carlyon</h2><ul>
<li>Flowers in spring.</li>
<li>RHS Award of Garden Merit.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ecricaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft).</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Golden Anniversary</h2><ul>
<li>Flowers in spring.</li>
<li>Glossy evergreen leaves.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.2m (4ft).</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Japonica Primavera</h2><ul>
<li>Formal double white flowers in mid to late spring.</li>
<li>Good foliage all year round.</li>
<li>Best in part shade in acid soil.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Jury's Yellow</h2><ul>
<li>Flowers in spring.</li>
<li>RHS Award of Garden Merit.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft).</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Les Jury</h2><ul>
<li>Pillar box red double flowers in spring.</li>
<li>RHS Award of Garden Merit.</li>
<li>Dark glossy leaved evergreen shrub.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Nagasaki Red</h2><ul>
<li>Red flowers in early spring.</li>
<li>Height: 1.5m (5ft).</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Nicky Crisp</h2><ul>
<li>A floriferous variety with upright habit.</li>
<li>Pink semi-double flowers in mid to late spring.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia R L Wheeler</h2><ul>
<li>Flowers in spring.</li>
<li>RHS Award of Garden Merit.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft).</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Ruby Wedding</h2><ul>
<li>Flowers in spring.</li>
<li>Glossy evergreen leaves.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft).</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Silver Anniversary</h2><ul>
<li>Large silvery white flowers in spring.</li>
<li>Delightful plant in a container.</li>
<li>Compact and hardy evergreen shrub.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Spring Festival</h2><ul>
<li>Pink flowers with yellow stamens in early spring.</li>
<li>Ideal for containers and borders.</li>
<li>Easy to grow, hardy evergreen shrub.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Camellia Spring Formal (New)</h2><ul>
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<h2>Camellia Volunteer</h2><ul>
<li>Deep pink ruffled anemone flowers in spring.</li>
<li>Long and reliable flowering time.</li>
<li>Easy to grow, hardy evergreen shrub.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Easydendron</h2><ul>
<li>The Easydendron® is a rhododendron hybrid that not only captivates with its magnificent flowers and strong growth, but also with its particularly uncomplicated care properties.</li>
<li>Unlike the conventional rhododendron, the Easydendron® is exceptionally easy to care for and can be used in almost any humus garden soil.</li>
<li>Various colours available.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Pieris Japonica Carnaval</h2>A highly ornamental small evergreen shrub.
<ul>
<li>Glossy green leaves are variegated cream, flushed deep bronze-red when young. White, pitcher-shaped flowers in spring.</li>
<li>Requires moist, lime-free soil.</li>
<li>Best in partial shade.</li>
<li>Protect from cold winds.</li>
<li>Ideal as a patio plant.</li>
<li>Size: 1.2 x 1.2m (4ft x 4ft).</li>
</ul>

<h2>Pieris Japonica Debutante</h2><ul>
<li>A compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy mid-green leaves.</li>
<li>Clusters of white flowers in late winter and spring.</li>
<li>Flowers February to April.</li>
<li>Plant in full sun/partial shade.</li>
<li>Frost hardy.</li>
<li>Maximum height: 1m.</li>
<li>Maximum spread: 1m.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Pieris Japonica Forest Flame</h2><ul>
<li>An upright, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves, red when young, turning pink, white and finally green.</li>
<li>Clusters of pendent white flowers in spring.</li>
<li>Frost hardy.</li>
<li>Plant in full sun/partial shade.</li>
<li>Flowers: April to May.</li>
<li>Max height: 4m.</li>
<li>Max spread: 2m.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Pieris Japonica Little Heath</h2><ul>
<li>Good patio plant.</li>
<li>Plant in moist lime-free soil mixed with an organic improver and suitable fertiliser.</li>
<li>Height and spread: 1m x 1m.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Pieris Japonica Mountain Fire</h2><ul>
<li>A rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves, red when young, turning glossy chestnut-brown.</li>
<li>Clusters of pendent white flowers in late winter and spring.</li>
<li>Flowers February to April.</li>
<li>Plant in full sun/partial shade.</li>
<li>Frost hardy.</li>
<li>Maximum height: 4m.</li>
<li>Maximum spread: 3m.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Pieris Japonica Red Mill</h2><ul>
<li>A rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy wine-red leaves when young.</li>
<li>Clusters of white flowers in late winter and spring.</li>
<li>Flowers February to April.</li>
<li>Plant in full sun/partial shade.</li>
<li>Frost hardy.</li>
<li>Maximum height: 1.2m.</li>
<li>Maximum spread: 1.2m.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Pieris Japonica Sarabande</h2><ul>
<li>A compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy mid-green leaves.</li>
<li>Clusters of white flowers in late winter and spring.</li>
<li>Flowers February to April.</li>
<li>Plant in full sun/partial shade.</li>
<li>Frost hardy.</li>
<li>Maximum height: 1m.</li>
<li>Maximum spread: 1m.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Pieris Japonica Variegata</h2><ul>
<li>A rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves, margined white.</li>
<li>Clusters of pendent white flowers in late winter and spring.</li>
<li>Flowers February to April.</li>
<li>Frost hardy.</li>
<li>Plant in full sun/partial shade.</li>
<li>Maximum height: 1m.</li>
<li>Maximun spread: 1m.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Pieris x Brouwers Beauty</h2><ul>
<li>A compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy mid-green leaves.</li>
<li>Clusters of purple buds in winter open to white flowers in early spring.</li>
<li>Flowers February to April.</li>
<li>Plant in full sun/partial shade.</li>
<li>Frosty hardy.</li>
<li>Maximum height: 1.5 – 1.8m.</li>
<li>Maximum spread: 1 – 1.2m.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Bengal</h2><ul>
<li>Dwarf Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Compact, bushy evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Blattgold</h2><ul>
<li>A wonderful pink flowering, evergreen with green-yellow leaves.</li>
<li>Flowers in June.</li>
<li>Size: 1.2 – 1.5m after 10 years.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Blue Tit</h2><ul>
<li>Dwarf Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Bushy and reliable evergreen plant. #</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Cowslip</h2><ul>
<li>Dwarf Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Compact, bushy evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Cream Crest</h2><ul>
<li>Dwarf Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in April.</li>
<li>Compact, upright evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Dopey</h2><ul>
<li>Small Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Free flowering evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Dreamland</h2><ul>
<li>Small Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Reliable evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Fantastica</h2><ul>
<li>Small Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Compact evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Gartendirektor Glocker</h2><ul>
<li>Dwarf Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in April.</li>
<li>Compact growing evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Golden Torch</h2><ul>
<li>Small Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Compact evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Hoppy</h2><ul>
<li>Small Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Bushy, evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Kalinka</h2><ul>
<li>Small Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Reliable evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Lemon Dream</h2><ul>
<li>Small Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Evergreen plant with tight habit.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Mardi Gras</h2><ul>
<li>Small Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Compact, evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Morning Cloud</h2><ul>
<li>Small Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Compact, evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Nancy Evans</h2><ul>
<li>Small Rhododendron</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Free flowering evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Neriiflorum Burtetta</h2><ul>
<li>Dwarf upright variety with red flowers.</li>
<li>Excellent for rockeries, patio pots or tat the front of a border.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Obtusum Pink Spider</h2><ul>
<li>Pink Spider® stands out for its red and white striped, elongated, wavy petals that give the plants a very individual expression.</li>
<li>It blooms from April to May.</li>
<li>The flowers are over dark green foliage, which gives the evergreen plant after flowering a high jewelry value.</li>
<li>Pink Spider® grows 40 to 60 centimeters high in partial shade or in the sun.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Patty Bee</h2><ul>
<li>Dwarf Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in April.</li>
<li>Compact, round evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Polaris</h2><ul>
<li>Small Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Low growing evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Purple Gem</h2><ul>
<li>DwarfRhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Evergreen plant with aromatic foliage.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Razorbill</h2><ul>
<li>Dwarf Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in April.</li>
<li>Compact, low growing evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Scarlet Wonder</h2><ul>
<li>Dwarfl Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Compact, low growing evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Shamrock</h2><ul>
<li>Dwarf Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in spring.</li>
<li>Reliable evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Snipe</h2><ul>
<li>Dwarf Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in April.</li>
<li>Evergreen plant with aromatic foliage.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Surrey Heath</h2><ul>
<li>Small Rhodonendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Free flowering evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Winsome</h2><ul>
<li>Dwarf Rhododendron.</li>
<li>Flowers in May.</li>
<li>Bushy evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Enjoys a sunny or shady position.</li>
<li>Plant in ericaceous compost.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (2ft) high and wide.</li>
</ul>

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