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comparative more ericaceous, superlative most ericaceous
(botany) Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae). examples
(especially of a plant) Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions. quotations examples
Ralph E. Martin, a New Jersey engineer and gardener, concurs that coffee grounds for general garden and lawn use are too acid. He recommends small quantities for ericaceous (acid-loving) ornamentals.
1975, Joan Lee Faust, Lisa Oldenburg, The New York times book of indoor & outdoor gardening questions
Many people long to grow some of these beautiful ericaceous (acid-loving) plants, but think they can't because they don't have the appropriate soil.
1999, Steve Bradley, Alan Titchmarsh, Ground Force Weekend Workbook, page 103
Soil acidity is important if you want to grow ericaceous (acid-loving) plants such as Pieris, Camellia, or Rhododendron.
2009, Chris Young, RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design, page 74
acidic, acid-based quotations examples
Acid-loving plants such as camellias, heathers, azaleas and rhododendrons are best planted in an ericaceous (acid) potting mix.
2004, John Mason, Nursery Management, page 144
Most fruits like a soil that is slightly acid to neutral 6–7 pH. These moorland plants, however, like an ericaceous (acid) soil with a pH more towards 5.
2009, John Harrison, The Essential Allotment Guide: How to Get the Best out of Your Plot
If your soil is alkaline, simply grow acid-lovers in containers of ericaceous (acid) potting compost.
2013, Simon Akeroyd, Allotment Handbook