Ours was planted in humus rich, neutral soil and it thrived. It was the cold winters that eventually finished it off.

They are supposed to prefer acid soils, so I'd plant it in ericaceous compost, I think. Plants can't read, though - as Bulba has proved! ;-)

Indeed, they can't read, Spritzhenry. If they could they would know that they don't grow in Scotland - funny that I know of several healthy one up here.

LOL.

Thankyou both for getting back to me , have you both grown these? . would love to see any pictures.