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>Camellia Sasanqua Yuletide</h2><p>A bushy, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and brilliant-red single flowers with prominent yellow stamens, borne in late winter and early spring.</p>

<h2>Evergreen Azalea Geisha Red</h2><ul>
<li>Showy red flowers in May.</li>
<li>Hardy evergreen shrub.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
<li>Excellent in tubs, borders and rockeries.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Evergreen Azalea Madame Van Hecke</h2><ul>
<li>Wonderful show of shiny pink flowers in late April.</li>
<li>Bushy and compact evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
<li>A faster growing variety for garden borders, informal areas and tubs.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Evergreen Azalea Mary Helen</h2><ul>
<li>Large, pure white flowers in May.</li>
<li>Bushy and compact growing evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Grows to 60cm (2ft) high and wide.</li>
<li>Eye catching in garden borders, patio pots and rockeries.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Evergreen Azalea Snow White</h2><ul>
<li>A covering of the purest white flowers in May.</li>
<li>A bushy and compact evergreen plant.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
<li>Outstanding in garden borders, tubs and rockeries.</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 Dr Reiger</h2><ul>
<li>Pink buds open to creamy white flowers with cinnamon speckle.</li>
<li>Healthy evergreen foliage.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.5m (5ft) high and wide.</li>
<li>Ideal for mixed borders.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Golden Torch</h2><ul>
<li>Salmon-pink buds open to creamy yellow flowers in May.</li>
<li>Compact evergreen shrub.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m ((3ft) high and wide.</li>
<li>Excellent in garden borders and large tubs.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Horizon Monarch</h2><ul>
<li>Red bubs open to warm yellow flowers in May.</li>
<li>Broad growing evergreen shrub.</li>
<li>Grows to 1.8m (6ft) high and wide.</li>
<li>Brightens any border and woody glade.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Nancy Evans</h2><ul>
<li>Orange buds open to warm yellow flowers in May.</li>
<li>Compact evergreen shrub.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
<li>The best yellow for a spring garden.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Polaris</h2><ul>
<li>Lavender-pink flowers gradually lighten in colour as they open in May.</li>
<li>Compact evergreen shrub.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
<li>Ideal in garden borders and tubs.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Sneezy</h2><ul>
<li>Striking rosy red flowers with black speckles in May.</li>
<li>Hardy and reliable evergreen shrub.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
<li>Perfect in small gardens and tubs.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Rhododendron Surrey Heath</h2><ul>
<li>A mixture of pink and cream flowers in May.</li>
<li>Compact evergreen shrub.</li>
<li>Grows to 1m (3ft) high and wide.</li>
<li>Attractive in large tubs and garden borders.</li>
</ul>

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