I've recently cleared an ericaceous bed which had become too congested with plants beyond their sell-by date. This gave me the chance to top up the soil (which had sunk substantially) using a locally manufactured loam-based ericaceous compost mixed with composted bark and liberal shovel-loads of grit.
Locally we have a plant retailer (who started as a wholesale nursery) before he decided there was more to be addled (Yorkshire expression = earned!) from humble Joes and Janes like us. So a few weeks ago we went to the nursery (and I use the term advisedly) to see what Rhodendrons he had and came away with the following, all in 2 litre pots:
Rhodendron repens 'Winsome'
R. 'Roseum Elegens'
R. 'Germania'
R. 'Dusty Miller'
........ which set me back £20.
Having kept them moist and shady until I was ready to plant them today they went into their new home.
Now the real purpose of this ramble is that I could do with some advice as to additional planting around, and as they get larger under the Rhododendrons. I'm open to any ideas, bulbous or any small growers apart from Heathers which I'm not fond off.
So that's it, a chance for you to recommend and someone else to pay.
