Many of our showiest garden shrubs, such as rhododendrons and camellias, need acid soil to thrive. If your garden doesn’t have it, don’t despair as you can grow these plants in containers using ericaceous compost.
Crinodendron
Lantern tree
Shrub
Frost-hardy
Bright red
Dark green
3m x 7m (9.8ft x 23ft)
The branches of this evergreen shrub hang with lantern-shaped flowers that contrast in spring. Protect from hard frost which can damage the flowers.