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Kalmia latifolia 'Big Boy'
By Rkwright
13 Nov, 2010
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Huge leaves for a mountain laurel
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Daphnes actually like it neutral or even a bit alkaline but I do have slightly acidic soil (around 6.5). For mountain laurels, I make a sandstone planter and bury it so it's not visible and fill it with 50% sand and 50% peat to lower the pH to 5.0.
14 Nov, 2010
Well you make it look easy with your great looking plants.
14 Nov, 2010
Thanks, I try to keep them looking nice!
17 Nov, 2010
:))
17 Nov, 2010
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You have some lovely plants but would it be correct in thinking most of your garden is for acidic planting?
13 Nov, 2010