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Buxus Sempervirens -Repotting?

CatDouchCatDouch Posts: 488
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I have just bought 2 Box cones and need to pot them in the containers I’ve bought.  Should I pot them in Ericaceous compost as I read they like alkaline soil or John Innes No 3? Which one would be best as some say normal compost and some say alkaline. I want to give them the best chance 😬
South Devon 

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  • Cambridgerose12Cambridgerose12 Posts: 1,134
    Not ericaceous, that’s for acid lovers. Pot them into a good soil-based compost — John Innes is good. Make sure you add some bits of broken pots or clean pebbles in a layer at the bottom to ensure good drainage. You’ll need to feed and water.
  • CatDouchCatDouch Posts: 488
    Cambridgerose12 said:
    Not ericaceous, that’s for acid lovers. Pot them into a good soil-based compost — John Innes is good. Make sure you add some bits of broken pots or clean pebbles in a layer at the bottom to ensure good drainage. You’ll need to feed and water.
    Thank you very much, I got my alkaline and acid mixed up, oops! That would not have given them the best chance 🙄
    South Devon 
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