Martin Brown wrote:
[...]

It is probably easier to make a patch of almost pure composted
material, leaf mould and peat free compost to put your lime haters
in. There are some rhododenrdons that will tolerate a bit of lime -
so if you choose wisely you could grow them.

It is worth doing a pH test on the soil to see how far out it is.

This is a good case for a raised bed or two. A variation in height can
do wonders for a garden design, so two birds with one stone.

--
Mike.