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ardesia Jacksonville, FL(Zone 9a) Dec 25, 2006

I plan to try a few of those dwarf Sunshine Blue bushes in large containers on my deck. Any ideas for soil amendments? I usually use ProMix which has a neutral pH. I know Blueberries like a more acid soil. What should I add?

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Dec 25, 2006

In your case, I would run down to the local nursery, and and buy a bottle of liquid soil acidifier, (Green light is one brand) apply ( watering can) according to directions. Of course you could use an acidic potting soil.

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ardesia Jacksonville, FL(Zone 9a) Dec 25, 2006

Farmer D, do you have a brand of acidic soil?

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Dec 26, 2006

Your nursery probably has one for acid loving plants. It is used for azaleas and the like. You can make own from
2 parts sharp sand

2 parts loam

2 parts peat moss

1 part leaf mold or humus

1/3 part dried cow manure

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ardesia Jacksonville, FL(Zone 9a) Dec 26, 2006

Thanks Farmer D, that is interesting, I have never seen any potting soil sold as acidic.

I think I will probably use my old standby ProMix and fertilize with azalea/camellia food, that might help. If the leaves start turning yellow I'll find some of the Green Light stuff you mentioned.

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Dec 26, 2006

In case you do want to use a designed mix, here are some brands, http://www.debco.com.au/products/potting/camelia.php
http://www.willsestatemaintenance.com/Azalea-Camellia-Mix?category=38
http://www.mortonproducts.com/page.cfm/1276
http://www.whitneyfarms.com/products/pottingsoils.shtml
http://www.grannyshouse.com/page.cfm/17
Any local nursery thats sells acid loving plants like Azalea, Rhodedendron, Blueberries should have a growing mix. It is too expensive to ship for online shoppers.

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ardesia Jacksonville, FL(Zone 9a) Dec 26, 2006

Thanks, I'll have to look the next time I get to a larger community. Beaufort County is not exactly Augusta, our nurseries are much smaller.

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