Bulrush Professional Ericaceous Compost Deal 30 x 60L Bags

This is a BULK PALLET DEAL for 30 x 60L bags of Bulrush Professional Ericaceous compost at £5.95 each, saving over 14% (Same bags are £6.95 each when bought as singles). This compost will be delivered on non returnable wooden pallet by 18 tonne lorry with a tail lift. The full pallet will weigh just under 1/2 tonne, so be prepared for some heavy lifting! PLEASE ONLY ORDER IF YOU HAVE GOOD ACCESS FOR LORRY DELIVERY.

Bulrush Professional Ericaceous compost is a peat-reduced professional product similar to the compost we grow our plants in. It is generally not available elsewhere and is much better than most ericaceous composts sold in garden centres, which is milled to pieces and has no structure. Bulrush contains a good fibrous peat enhanced with 50% Forest Gold, a composted woodfibre to produce a quality 'open' compost which provides the essential drainage and aeration needed for Rhododendrons to thrive. With it's low pH, this ericaceous compost is perfect to help establish our full range of plants in your garden.

We recommend at least 20 litres of compost per 5 or 7.5 litre plant on most soils. Then double it for larger plants and double again on poorer soils!

Customer Reviews

By Neels Kriek on 10th May 2024

"Excellent Value - I will never buy Ericaceous compost from anyone else. It is a quality product, excellently priced and buying from a specialist Rhododendron supplier give me confidence as they use the same compost in their growing their own specimens. "

By Michael on 15th October 2021

"Arrived as promised. Really happy with compost."

The Basics

Ideal soil

Acidic soil, good organic content, pH 4.5-6.0. Inkarho range of rhododendrons will tolerate soils up to pH7.5

Sun or Shade

Light dappled shade is best for most varieties.

Shelter

Refer to hardiness rating. Give young plants protection.

Site Selection

Avoid close to trees, roots, invasive weeds, walls, hot patios, dry banks and waterlogged soils. Do not use weed matting or stone mulch.

Plant spacing

Use the height shown in 10 years as a guide to the distance between each plant. Allow room for plant to fill out. If planting closer for instant impact, be prepared to move plants after a few years.

Compost

• 3 litre pot, dig in 10-20 litres of ericaceous compost.
• 7.5 litre pot, dig in 20-30 litres of ericaceous compost.
• 70-80cm specimen, dig in 60 litres of ericaceous compost.
• 100-120cm specimen, dig in 120 litres of ericaceous compost.

Planting depth

Plant high in the ground, with the top of the rootball visible.

Feeding

Slow-release ericaceous feed recommended in March and straight after flowering.

Mulch

Recommended every few years.

Water

The key ingredient! Keep moist all season, especially the critical time at end of June for flower bud initiation. Tap water is better than no water. Heavy dose at least once per week in dry weather.

Drainage

Ensure good drainage in winter, especially with yellow flowering varieties. Avoid waterlogged sites.

Pruning

Rhododendrons and Camellias: Not normally required. Tidy wayward shoots after flowering.

Evergreen azaleas and Bloombux can be clipped into a low hedge.

Magnolias and Acers: Formative pruning when young to shape into a tree or bush.

Deadheading

Remove old flower-heads, particularly on young or weak plants.

For further advice see here

Size Guide

Delivery & Returns

Our website calculates the delivery charge according to weight and delivery location throughout the UK. To see these charges, please enter your postcode at the checkout, and you will see the charge vary as you add more items to your wheelbarrow.

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