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.
Camellia
Camellia
Shrub
Frost-hardy
White to pink to red
Dark green
5m x 4m (17ft x 13.1ft)
These popular shrubs produce a profusion of waxy flowers in spring. Protect the buds from frost and avoid an east-facing position.