RE: Acidifying alkaline soil

You could grow it in a pot.  I have to grow a lot of plants in pots here in east Tennessee.  Just found a white bloomed one but since I do have acid soil will be planting it out.  I love the bells with butterflies and bees hanging on.
Nancy


On Sat, May 4, 2013 at 1:53 PM, Don Martinson wrote:

 For the 3rd (and probably last) time, I am going to try to grow an Enkianthus.  I suspect my past failures were due (at least in part) to my failure to provide the acidic soil that this species appears to appreciate/need.  Our soil here in SE Wisconsin is definitely on the alkaline side (8+).

I know that there are a number of things used to acidify soil and I realize that there is nothing which will permanently achieve this, but does anyone have any suggestions as to what might provide the best results, even if it requires yearly application.

Any other suggestions regarding successful culture of Enkianthus campanulatus would be appreciated.


-- Don Martinson
   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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