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soil pH test result

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This is the outcome of my soil analysis. It was taken from three different places in the garden 3inches deep, I used distilled water, could someone please advise me as to whether my two azaleas can go in the ground or will they have to live in pots in the correct soil? Any advice or second opinions on colour analysis welcome!! thankyou.
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Thanks Edd! More research on pots then eh?
Wonky - I might be able to find you a couple of large plastic pots if you can't find anything else for the time being - don't forget they won't like your hard Ipswich tap water either
We'll also have to find you some nice colourful shrubs that do like your soil
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Very useful link Edd, thanks
I know what I need and why I need to do now! 
Thanks Dove!
that would be a great help!
Now I'm very confused!
the pH test has changed colour and is now an exact match for neutral soil! Not sure what to believe!
Trouble is Edd, I don't drive so don't get out much, I will upload the latest picture anyhow just to see if you or anyone has any thoughts
Edd! That's genius!
thank you! OK...into the kitchen cupboard I go! 
Brilliant link Ed
That's great news then Verd, I don't have a massive garden but quite big for in a town, this means I've had to prioritize what I want to grow. I decided to go for fruit, flowers and shrubs. I have coverage for wildlife, this is very important to me as I watch the birds rear their young from the kitchen window! As I live near two supermarkets as well as having a fresh market, I opted for not growing veg and stuck to fruit as this is where I save the most money! Veg I can afford, fruit I can't! I've also made a wildflower corner in long grass for the pollinating friends, all in all its coming together.
just gonna have to womble some wonkyish pots for my two azaleas! Good to know the camelea will be fine tho, got just the spot now! 