"Kay" wrote in message
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In article , Alex Woodward
writes

"Kay" wrote in message
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In article , Alex Woodward
writes
Perhaps I should give them more time to establish, or do you think there
is
a problem with the soil? I have to admit I have not tested the ph level
of
the soil - which is an obvious mistake I suppose.

You can get some idea by what grows around. Do neighbours grow
rhododendrons, for example, and what are your commonest weeds?

My nearest neighbour has grown heathers quite successfully over a three
year
period.

Flowering all year, or just the winter ones? Have you asked the
neighbour whether they are erica or Calluna?

Well, they are flowering now so I guess they must be the winter/spring
variety.


Though I can't remember seeing any of them withering during their
first year, unlike mine. However, my neighbours are south facing while
mine
get a couple of hours of sun on a north facing bed.

Ours are growing happily on the N side of the house, with early morning
and late evening sun in summer, and no sun between Sep and March

Pretty much the same conditions as mine are experiencing by the looks of it.
I think that must eliminate that issue at least. Thanks.

Alex