In areas with alkaline soil, growing acid-loving plants in containers is best.
Read on to browse several plants that thrive in acidic soil, fromazaleastoholly bushes.
Not only is its heart-shaped bloom fabulous, but it is also one of thebest perennials for shade.
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An added benefit is that it grows just fine in soil on the acidic side of the pH scale.
Camellias (Camellia)
TheCamelliagenus is acid-loving shrub and tree species.
As a deer-resistant ground cover, it is popular in the northeastern United States.
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Japanese pachysandra boasts wide dark green, leathery leaves and produces white flowers in spring.
Blueberries (Vaccinium)
Blueberries are a staple fruit for many, packed with antioxidants and flavor.
There are multiple species of blueberries and many more cultivars.
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Most of the plants are woody perennials that grow in temperate climates.
Berries are usually harvested in the summer.
For an inexpensive, quick injection of blue into your landscape color scheme, few plants can beat it.
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Despite its name, blue ageratum can actually be found in varieties featuring many different colors.
While a lovely addition to gardens in warmer climates, it’s unlikely to thrive in cooler areas.
The ‘Golden Oriole’ is a nice choice if you’re seeking flowers in the yellow-to-orange range.
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Its flower buds are orange, but they open up to be golden-colored blooms.
Rhododendrons are among the most widely-used of thesein North American landscaping.
They feature magnificent spring-blooming blossoms in a wide range of colors.
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That is why it is a great idea for aflower bedwhere the goal is to have something flowering year-round.
But this white-flowering shrub, a North-American native, performs just fine in acidic soils.
Oakleaf hydrangea is especially valued for its wonderful fall foliage.
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Holly Plants (Ilex)
There are many kinds of holly, most of which are shrubs.
Viburnum Bushes (Viburnum)
Viburnum shrubs boast attractive flowers, berries, and fall foliage.
Colorado blue spruce is most famous for its use as a Christmas tree.
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Among the true ashes (Fraxinus spp.
), white ash (F. americana) is one of the better choices for fall color.
Oak trees (Quercus spp.)
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grow well in acidic soil and provide color in late fall (through November inplanting zone5).
Dogwood Plants (Cornus)
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Dogwoods are a diverse group of plants.
The white sepals and variegated leaves of ‘Wolf Eyes’ (Cornus kousa)make it a bright plant.
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Thepink dogwood trees(Cornus florida) might be even more popular.
Then there are the shrub-form members of theCornusgenus.
These trees love humid climates.
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New foliage on the plant emerges as a bright shade of red.
These shrubs bloom each spring, offering hanging white flowers.
Many cultivars of Japanese pieris are available.
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Give them plenty of sunlight, and they may grow fairly tall.
Secure them to a stake so that summer thunderstorms don’t knock them over.
Marigolds (Tagetes)
Marigolds are excellent flowers to plant among your other ornamental and edible plants.
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Their cheery flowers add visual interest, while their odor actually repels unwanted pests.
Marigolds can even repel root-knot nematodes with the help of a substance produced by the plant’s roots.
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum)
Tomatoes are a classic garden edible.
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Begonia (Begonia)
Begoniais a huge genus of tropical and subtropical plants.
Though the plants are actually perennial species, they are grown as annuals.
Their lifecycle ends when the potatoes are harvested.
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Many cultivars of potato have been developed over time.
Trillium (Trillium)
Trilliumis a genus of flowering plants that grow throughout temperate zones.
These small flowering plants grow from rhizomes below the ground and have various flower colors.
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They make great houseplants in cooler zones, though they can be planted as perennials in hotter regions.
There are a lot of plants that prefer alkaline soil, such as lilacs, lavender, and clematis.
Over time, compost tends to increase the acidity of soil.
Additionally, it’s possible for you to add sulfur and iron sulfate.
There are lots of fertilizers on the market for acid-loving plants.
Look for “acidic” on the label.
Common ingredients in these fertilizers include various sulfates.
