Does Creeping Phlox Prefer Slightly Acidic Soil?

Question

I have a beautiful fuchsia one in the backyard while the 2 I have planted in the front are a sickly lavender color. could it be the soil?

Answer 1

It could be, but you will have to test the soil to find out if it is too acidic, alkaline, or lacking in something.

These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/lilac-care-growing-and-planting-lilac-bush-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/creeping-phlox/creeping-phlox-planting.htm