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Plants for Clay Soil

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Hydrangea Arborescens Annabelle 4.5 Litre Pot Grown

38 in stock.

Hydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...

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Geranium Dragon Heart 2 Litre Pot

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Geraniums also known as Cranesbills, have masses of divided green leaves and dainty cup shaped flowers often with distinctive veining, that last th...

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Geranium Rozanne 3 Litre Pot

25 in stock.

Geraniums also known as Cranesbills, have masses of divided green leaves and dainty cup shaped flowers often with distinctive veining, that last th...

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Rudbeckia Goldstrum 11cm Pot

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Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ – A Classic, Bold Yellow Beauty for Sunny Gardens Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’, also known as Black-eyed Susan, is a...

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Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle 7.5 Litre Pot

37 in stock.

Hydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...

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Berberis thunbergii Harlequin 2 Litre Pot

29 in stock.

Berberis or barberries are deciduous mound-forming shrubs. They have bright attractive foliage and bear small red to yellow berries in autumn.Berbe...

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Brunnera macr. Jack Frost 2 Litre Pot

40 in stock.

Brunnera are also know as forget me nots, they are a gardeners favourite as they tolerate the shade really well. They are very low maintenance and ...

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Hosta Francis Williams 11cm Pot

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Hosta 'Frances Williams' – A Stunning Contrast of Gold and Green for Shade Gardens Hosta ‘Frances Williams’ is a standout perennial known for its s...

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Miscanthus Red Chief 2 Litre Pot

2 in stock.

Miscanthus are a tufted grass which can either be deciduous or evergreen an either be clump forming or spread depending on the variety. To plant mi...

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Hosta Big Daddy 11cm Pot

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Hosta ‘Big Daddy’ – A Bold, Architectural Beauty for Your Shade Garden Hosta ‘Big Daddy’ is a standout perennial that brings an air of grandeur and...

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Hosta Wide Brim 11cm Pot

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Hosta ‘Wide Brim’ – A Striking Foliage Display for Shade Gardens Hosta ‘Wide Brim’ is a standout cultivar that brings a sophisticated contrast of d...

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Buddleja d. Reve Papillon Pink 3 Litre Pot

6 in stock.

Buddlejas are fast growing bushes that produce masses of sweetly scented flowers from mid summer right through to late autumn.They are a magnet for...

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Geranium Johnson's Blue 2 Litre Pot

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Geraniums also known as Cranesbills, have masses of divided green leaves and dainty cup shaped flowers often with distinctive veining, that last th...

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Geranium Ann Folkard 2 Litre Pot

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Geraniums also known as Cranesbills, have masses of divided green leaves and dainty cup shaped flowers often with distinctive veining, that last th...

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Kniphofia Mango Popsicle 2 Litre Pot

38 in stock.

Kniphofia - red hot poker or sometimes called torch lilies - are clump forming, semi evergreen perennials with green strap like foliage with flower...

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Geranium Wargrave Pink 2 Litre Pot

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Geraniums also known as Cranesbills, have masses of divided green leaves and dainty cup shaped flowers often with distinctive veining, that last th...

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Hosta Sieboldiana Elegans 11cm Pot

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Hosta ‘Sieboldiana Elegans’ – Majestic Foliage and Graceful Charm for the Shade Garden Hosta ‘Sieboldiana Elegans’ is one of the most revered and s...

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Hosta Halcyon 11cm Pot

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Hosta ‘Halcyon’ – A Serene and Striking Shade-Lover Hosta ‘Halcyon’ is a timeless beauty that adds a sense of tranquillity and elegance to any gard...

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Berberis Hedging Red Chief 2 Litre Pot

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Berberis or Barberries are deciduous, mound forming shrubs. They have bright attractive foliage and bear small red to yellow berries in Autumn.Berb...

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Thalictrum Fairy Wings 2 Litre Pot

37 in stock.

Thalictrum Fairy Wings compact perennial with fine leaves giving a very airy open look. Topped in summer with fluffy heads of mauve pink flowers. H...

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Tiarella Jeepers Creepers 2 Litre Pot

40 in stock.

Tiarella are very hardy perennials that are semi evergreen - as they reduce to a smaller clump in the Winter - forming a clump of heat shaped leave...

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Geranium Max Frei 2 Litre Pot

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Geraniums also known as Cranesbills, have masses of divided green leaves and dainty cup shaped flowers often with distinctive veining, that last th...

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Brunnera Alexanders Great 2 Litre Pot

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Excellent ground cover plant with great big heart-shaped silvery green leaves with darker veins. In mid-late spring produces bright blue forget-me-...

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Berberis thunbergii Golden Ring 3 Litre Pot

5 in stock.

Berberis or Barberries are deciduous, mound-forming shrubs. They have bright attractive foliage and bear small red to yellow berries in Autumn.Berb...

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Magnolia Kobus 8-10cm Girth Standard Rootballed

13 in stock.

Magnolia kobus – The Elegant Kobushi Magnolia for Stunning Spring Beauty Magnolia kobus, commonly known as the Kobushi Magnolia, is a deciduous tre...

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Kniphofia Pineapple Popsicle 2 Litre Pot

40 in stock.

Kniphofia - red hot poker or sometimes called torch lilies - are clump forming, semi evergreen perennials with green strap like foliage with flower...

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Geranium Blushing Turtle 2 Litre Pot

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Geraniums also known as Cranesbills, have masses of divided green leaves and dainty cup shaped flowers often with distinctive veining, that last th...

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Miscanthus Ferner Osten Specimen Sized 12 Litre Pot

6 in stock.

Miscanthus are a tufted grass which can either be deciduous or evergreen an either be clump forming or spread depending on the variety. To plant mi...

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Hydrangea Arborescens Annabelle 12 Litre Pot 80/100cm

9 in stock.

Hydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...

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Magnolia Grandiflora Gallisoniensis 35 Litre Pot 100-125cm

4 in stock.

Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...

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Hydrangea paniculata Wim's Red 3 Litre Pot

7 in stock.

Hydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...

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Carex oshimensis Everest 2 Litre Pot

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Carex is a very hardy aquatic, bog or grass like plant which can be deciduous or evergreen bearing linear or strap shaped dark green leaves with lo...

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Hydrangea paniculata Vanille Fraise 3 Litre Pot

32 in stock.

Hydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...

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Magnolia soulangeana Andre Leroy 15 Litre Pot

5 in stock.

Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...

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Hosta Sum and Substance 3 Litre Pot

34 in stock.

Hosta or plantain lily are excellent foliage plants with their attractive flowers that are produced in summer. They have lovely bell shaped flowers...

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Magnolia Stellata 4 Litre Pot 40/60cm

8 in stock.

Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...

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Magnolia Susan 4.5 Litre Pot

5 in stock.

Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...

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Miscanthus Red Chief 6.5 Litre Pot

3 in stock.

Miscanthus are a tufted grass which can either be deciduous or evergreen an either be clump forming or spread depending on the variety. To plant mi...

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Magnolia Susan Root Balled 200/225cm Specimen Sized

31 in stock.

Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...

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Carex oshimensis Eversheen 3 Litre Pot

4 in stock.

Carex is a very hardy aquatic, bog or grass like plant which can be deciduous or evergreen bearing linear or strap shaped dark green leaves with lo...

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Ribes sanguineum Pulborough Scarlet 4 Litre Pot 40/60cm

9 in stock.

Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet', commonly known as Flowering Currant 'Pulborough Scarlet', is a deciduous shrub highly valued for its strikin...

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Philadelphus Virginal 4 Litre Pot 40/60cm

3 in stock.

Philadelphus are deciduous shrubs which are ideal for planting in a border or as a specimen plant in a woodland garden. They have simple, ovate lea...

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Ribes sanguineum Johannie PinkPomp 5 Litre Pot

12 in stock.

Ribes or Flowering Currant are mainly deciduous shrubs which are commonly found in woodlands. They often have alternate leaves and small, bell-shap...

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Hosta El Nino 5 Litre Pot

4 in stock.

Hosta or plantain lily are excellent foliage plants with their attractive flowers that are produced in summer. They have lovely bell shaped flowers...

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Bergenia Bressingham White 2 Litre Pot

40 in stock.

Bergenia, pigsqueak or elephants ear are nice leafy ground cover or clump forming plants. One of the first perennials to flower in early spring fro...

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Hydrangea paniculata Kyushu 12 Litre Pot 100/125cm

1 in stock.

Hydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...

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Magnolia Stellata Waterlily 4.5 Litre Pot

8 in stock.

Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...

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Magnolia Grandiflora Gallisoniensis 55 Litre Pot 150-175cm

5 in stock.

Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...

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Plants for Clay Soil

Gardening in clay soil can be challenging due to its dense, compact structure, which can inhibit water drainage and root growth. However, clay soil also has benefits; it is nutrient-rich and retains moisture well, which can be advantageous during dry periods. Understanding which plants thrive in clay soil can transform a potentially problematic garden area into a lush, thriving landscape.

Plants suited for clay soil often have robust root systems that can navigate the heavy, compact earth. Perennials like daylilies, asters, and black-eyed Susans are excellent choices because they are hardy and can help break up the soil over time, improving its structure. Shrubs such as viburnum and hydrangea also perform well in clay, adapting to the soil's moisture retention properties to flourish.

In addition to selecting the right plants, amending clay soil with organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure can significantly improve its quality. This addition increases aeration, improves drainage, and helps roots penetrate the soil more easily. Planting in raised beds or incorporating generous amounts of grit or sand can also enhance the conditions, making them more suitable for a wider variety of plants.

For gardeners dealing with clay soil, it's also crucial to consider the timing of planting and maintenance activities. Working the soil when it is too wet can lead to compaction, so it's best to wait until it's sufficiently dry. With the right plants and care, clay soil can support a vibrant, diverse garden that remains healthy and beautiful throughout the year.

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