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Does Soil Type Change Snowball Bush Flower Color?

No. Snowball bush (Viburnum opulus 'Roseum') blooms white regardless of soil pH. You may be confusing it with hydrangeas (especially H. macrophylla), which turn blue in acidic soil and pink in alkaline soil. Gardeners often amend soil with acidifiers to maintain blue hydrangea blooms.

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