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Hi can anyone tell me what compost to use to pot on a acer that I have been given.Also what compost to use for a Loropetalum (fire dance)
Thanks in advance

 

Do you know what kind of Acer it is? Most of them like acid soil but not all.
I'm not familiar with Loropetalum, sounds an interesting plant, according to the Daily Telegraph this is also an acid lover:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/main.jhtml?xml=/gardening/2003/02/13/ghow13.xml

 

Acers are not really all that fussy on soils so long as they are not too alkaline
If you are potting on into a larger pot mix some finely sieved garden soil with an equal amount of good potting compost, then add a little bone meal (or similar) and a handful of vermiculite. Make sure there is good drainage in the bottom of the pot

 

Thanks a lot for the information, I will work from there and see what happens.
Crazy Colin