Plant Sunlight Soil Type Soil pH

Blueberry Plants sun/part shade Well-drained, 4.5-5.5

moisture-
retentive Acidic
soi

Skimmia Plant - Magic Marlot sun, Part shade ericaceous

compost
Streptocarpus Caitlin shade/part shade

Gerbera Sweet Smile Full Sun JI No.2 Acid, Alkaline,

Neutral

Gaura Plant - Lillipop Pink Full Sun Chalky, Loamy, Acid, Alkaline,
Sandy Neutral
Mulberry Charlotte Russe Full Sun Mulberries like
deep, moisture-
retentive, but
well-drained soil
that has been
improved before
planting. A good
loam-based
compost, such as
John Innes No 2.

Heuchera Plant - Fire Chief sun/part shade Moist but well-

drained
Neutral
Geranium Seeds - Hardy Mix sun/part shade Moist but well- Acid, Alkaline,
drained, Well- Neutral
drained

Dahlia Decorative Purple Pearl Full sun Well-drained,

Humus-rich

Citrus Plant - Lemon Eureka Full Sun Prefers a slightly

acidic soil that is
well-drained, such
as a loam-based
compost.
Citrus Tree - Lime Full Sun soil-based
compost such as
John Innes No 2 or
No 3 is best. If
your pot is on the
heavy side add up
20 per cent sharp
sand or grit. There
are also specially
formulated citrus
composts
available.

Strawberry Plants - Mara des Bois

Gooseberry Plants
Watering Feeding Pollination Winter
dry spells water Feed container plants Best to grow Move containerised
blueberries with every month using a a minimum plants indoors in a
rainwater, not with liquid fertilizer of two shed or garage
tap water formulated for during prolonged
ericaceous (lime- cold spells, or wrap
hating) plants. Mulch the pot in hessian or
plants in open ground bubblewrap to
in spring or autumn protect the roots.
with 7-8cm (2½-3in) Protect flowers from
layer of acidic or late frosts with a
neutral organic double layer of
matter, such as horticultural fleece.
composted sawdust,
composted or freshly
chipped pine bark,
composted pine
needles or leafmould.
Avoid manure and
mushroom compost,
as they tend to be
quite alkaline.

Keep well watered ericaceous

until established
twice a day on hot Phostrogen or
days Tomato fertilize. It is
better to under-
fertilize as too much
may damage the root
system and cause
browning of the
leaves. High potash
feed will increase
your flower quantity
and quality.

JI No.2
 a general purpose
fertiliser such as
Growmore or fish,
blood and bone at a
rate of 70g per sq m
(2oz per sq yd). In
spring, apply a mulch
of organic matter
such as well-rotted
manure.

high potash fertiliser

every few weeks in
the summer to help
growth and they can
be dead headed
when necessary

In summer, water Citrus are hungry

freely - ideally with plants and need
rainwater. In winter, regular feeding. Use
allow the surface to high nitrogen summer
partially dry out feed (such as liquid
before watering, then lawn food which is
water thoroughly widely available) from
with tepid rainwater, late March to
allowing excess October.
moisture to drain There is no need to
away. Overwatering feed from late
in winter is one of the October to late
commonest March.
problems, so err on
the dry side.
In summer, water Citrus are hungry
freely - ideally with plants and need
rainwater. In winter, regular feeding. Use
allow the surface to high nitrogen summer
partially dry out feed (such as liquid
before watering, then lawn food which is
water thoroughly widely available) from
with tepid rainwater, late March to
allowing excess October.
moisture to drain There is no need to
away. Overwatering feed from late
in winter is one of the October to late
commonest March.
problems, so err on
the dry side.
Note Type
ericaceous plant
During flowering take off all dead
flowers at least once a week.
When the flower stem has finished
flowering cut it from the plant as
low as you can to the leaf base.
Any leaves that get tatty or too
large you can trim with scissors to
the shape you require.
In winter, when the plant is almost
dormant, take the old leaves off
that have flowered that year as
close to the base of the plant as
you can - the stump will pull off
about a month later. This will leave
room for the new leaves to form
for next year's flowers.

Deadhead regularly to encourage perennial

more flowers

Can be cut back by half when perennial

flowering declines in midsummer
to encourage bushy growth and a
second flush of flowers. Cut back
in spring before new growth
appears.
Pot grown trees; before growth re-
starts in spring, pot the tree on
each year into a slightly larger
container.

perennial

May be moved outside in warmer Evergreen

weather in full sun. Bring indoors
in autumn and position in good
light. Feed well. emperatures
below 7°C (45°F) may cause
damage or even death. Grapefruit
become more hardy as they
mature – young plants must not
be exposed to temperatures below
10°C (50°F).
May be moved outside in warmer
weather in full sun. Bring indoors
in autumn and position in good
light. Feed well. emperatures
below 7°C (45°F) may cause
damage or even death. Grapefruit
become more hardy as they
mature – young plants must not
be exposed to temperatures below
10°C (50°F).