Southern Living Plants Logo
  • About Us
    • History Of The Collection
    • Events
    • Brochure
    • Testimonials
    • Botanical Gardens
    • Why Choose Plants from Southern Living® Plant Collection?
  • The Plants
    • Shrubs
    • Trees
    • Berry Plants & Fruit Trees
    • Annuals and Perennials
    • Groundcovers/Grasses
    • Tropicals
    • Vines
    • New Introductions
  • Where to Buy
    • Find a Retailer
    • Online Retailers
    • Local Landscapers
  • In the Garden
    • Plan Your Garden
    • Inspiration & Projects
    • Planting & Care
  • Connect With Us
    • Like Us
    • Pinterest
    • #SLPlants
    • Youtube
    • Request Newsletter
Menu
  • About Us
    • History Of The Collection
    • Events
    • Brochure
    • Testimonials
    • Botanical Gardens
    • Why Choose Plants from Southern Living® Plant Collection?
  • The Plants
    • Shrubs
    • Trees
    • Berry Plants & Fruit Trees
    • Annuals and Perennials
    • Groundcovers/Grasses
    • Tropicals
    • Vines
    • New Introductions
  • Where to Buy
    • Find a Retailer
    • Online Retailers
    • Local Landscapers
  • In the Garden
    • Plan Your Garden
    • Inspiration & Projects
    • Planting & Care
  • Connect With Us
    • Like Us
    • Pinterest
    • #SLPlants
    • Youtube
    • Request Newsletter
Search
Close
Plant combo for acid soils includes Big Daddy Hydrangea & Mountain Snow Pieris

Plant Combinations: Year-Long Color for Acid Soils

  1. Home
  2. Plant Combinations: Year-Long Color for Acid Soils
  • By Kim Toscano
  • August 6, 2019
Plants that thrive in acidic soil and offer year-round color and interest
Photo collage of plants that love acid soil

Think acid soils are limiting? Think again.

This acid-loving combo offers berries, blooms, and foliage for a dynamic display any time of year. Spring erupts in white blossoms with lacy clusters of Snow Joey™ Viburnum standing tall behind the bell-like ivory blooms of Mountain Snow™ Pieris. Spring flowers give way to balloon-sized blooms of ‘Big Daddy’ Hydrangea, whose large leaves add texture to the garden. Collect the showy flowers for bouquets, or allow them to dry on plants where they continue to add interest into the winter months. Fall brings shades of red and purple to Snow Joey™ Viburnum, while October Magic® Dawn™ Camellia shines with large pink, rose-like blossoms. Dark evergreen foliage of Camellia and Pieris provide a perfect backdrop for the bright red winter berries of Snow Joey™ and pendulous flower buds of Mountain Snow™ Pieris. Now, that’s a lot of color for four plants!

Plant List

Mountain Snow™ Pieris

‘Big Daddy’ Hydrangea

October Magic® Dawn™ Camellia

Snow Joey™ Viburnum

Combination Details

Sun Exposure: Part Sun to Shade

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 8

Key Features: Attracts Birds & Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Long Bloom Season, Ornamental Berries, Year-Round Interest

Design Styles: Asian, Contemporary, Naturalistic, Woodland

Pin it for later!

Southern Living plants for acid soils

Kim Toscano

Kimberly Toscano is a freelance writer, gardening expert and traveler with an eye on design. Kimberly blends her formal training in horticulture and entomology with her passion for design to educate and inspire gardeners.
View More Articles

Related Articles

Hydrangeas Without the Blues

How to manage blossom color

Getting the Dirt on Soil

How do you know how good your soil is or how to make it better? Just test it!

Testing Soil Composition

Plants have different preferences in soil texture, drainage, nutrients, and pH.

Join the Conversation!

Where To Buy
Southern Living Plants

{find a garden center near you}

Southern Living Plants Logo
Instagram
Facebook-f
Pinterest
Youtube

Plants

  • Annuals and Perennials
  • Berry Plants & Fruit Trees
  • Groundcovers/Grasses
  • Shrubs
  • Trees
  • Tropicals
  • Vines
Menu
  • Annuals and Perennials
  • Berry Plants & Fruit Trees
  • Groundcovers/Grasses
  • Shrubs
  • Trees
  • Tropicals
  • Vines

About Us

  • About Us
  • History Of The Collection
  • Events
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
Menu
  • About Us
  • History Of The Collection
  • Events
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us

PRO Resources

  • Brand Resources
  • Marketing Support
  • Fact Sheets
  • Image Gallery
  • Re-Wholesaler Locator
Menu
  • Brand Resources
  • Marketing Support
  • Fact Sheets
  • Image Gallery
  • Re-Wholesaler Locator
©2021 Southern Living Plant Collection