Plants for Clay Soil
Find plants for heavier garden soil, including Hydrangea, Viburnum, hostas, daylilies and other suitable perennials. Choose for your light and drainage as well as the soil texture.

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Hydrangea an. pet. 'Bright Side' - Climbing Hydrangea
5.0 / 5.0
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Hydrangea petiolaris 'Bright Side' is a distinctive variety of climbing hydrangea known for its vigorous growth and striking variegated foliage. Th...
View full detailsHydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris | Climbing Hydrangea
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris is a self-clinging deciduous climber with dark green leaves and broad heads of white lacecap flowers in early s...
View full detailsHydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' 7.5 litre
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilRate of growth: a...
View full detailsHydrangea macrophylla mix in 23cm Pot (Sold Individually)
Hydrangea macrophylla mix provides large, rounded flower heads and lush green foliage for a colourful summer display. Supplied in a 23 cm pot, plan...
View full detailsHypericum 'Magical Beauty' 3 Litre
Hypericum 'Magical Beauty' is a compact deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with bright yellow summer flowers followed by decorative salmon-pink berr...
View full detailsIceberg Climbing Rose 4.5 Litre
5.0 / 5.0
4 Reviews
Iceberg is a rose for training over a suitable wall, fence or support, with white blooms. Enjoy its summer flowers in a sunny, well-prepared planti...
View full detailsIceberg Climbing Rose 5 Litre
Iceberg is a rose for training over a suitable wall, fence or support, with white blooms. Enjoy its summer flowers in a sunny, well-prepared planti...
View full detailsIceberg Floribunda Rose 3.5 Litre
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Iceberg is a floribunda rose with white blooms. Clusters of double white flowers and glossy light green foliage. Double flowers give the blooms a f...
View full detailsIceberg Floribunda Rose 4.5 Litre
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2 Reviews
Iceberg is a floribunda rose for a colourful garden display, with white blooms. Enjoy its summer flowers in a sunny, well-prepared planting positio...
View full detailsIceberg Standard Rose 12 Litre
Iceberg is a standard rose, grown with a raised crown of flowers, with white blooms. Enjoy its summer flowers in a sunny, well-prepared planting po...
View full detailsIlex crenata 'Golden Gem' (2 Litre)
Ilex crenata 'Golden Gem' is a delightful cultivar of the Japanese Holly family, distinguished by its small, golden-yellow leaves. Unlike many othe...
View full detailsIlex verticillata 'Jingle Bells' / 2 Ltr pot
Winterberry, deciduous shrub, berried Please note, sold individually
Ilex × altaclerensis 'Golden King'
Ilex × altaclerensis 'Golden King' is a handsome evergreen holly with broad glossy green leaves edged in rich golden yellow. Despite its name it is...
View full detailsImogen David Austin Fragrant Rose 6 Litre
4.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Imogen is an English rose bred by David Austin, with pale yellow, fading to cream blooms. Enjoy its summer flowers in a sunny, well-prepared planti...
View full detailsIngrid Bergman Hybrid Tea Rose 4.5 Litre
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Ingrid Bergman is a hybrid tea rose with individual flowers that stand out in a rose border, with red blooms. Enjoy its summer flowers in a sunny, ...
View full detailsInspiration Hybrid Tea Rose 3.5 Litre
Inspiration is a hybrid tea rose with individual flowers that stand out in a rose border, with salmon/orange blooms. Enjoy its summer flowers in a ...
View full detailsIris ensata | Japanese Water Iris P9
A Japanese water iris with upright foliage and large violet-purple blooms in midsummer. Iris ensata (also sold as Iris kaempferi) suits the consist...
View full detailsIris laevigata 'Rose Queen' P9
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3 Reviews
Iris laevigata 'Rose Queen' is a captivating aquatic plant, renowned for its stunning blooms that add a touch of elegance to water gardens and pond...
View full detailsIris laevigata P9
Iris laevigata, commonly known as Japanese water iris, is a graceful, moisture-loving perennial valued for its elegant blooms and slender, sword-li...
View full detailsIris Pseudac. 'Holden's Child' P9
Iris pseudacorus 'Holden's Child' is a striking perennial known for its vibrant yellow flowers adorned with delicate brown veining. This water-lovi...
View full detailsIris Pseudacorus 'Variegata' (3 Litre)
Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata' is a stunning and unique perennial plant that brings a touch of beauty and interest to garden landscapes. This variety...
View full detailsIris pseudacorus P9
Iris pseudacorus, commonly known as yellow flag iris, is a robust and striking aquatic perennial native to wetlands and riverbanks. It produces tal...
View full detailsIris pseudacorus var. bastardii | Pale Yellow Flag Iris P9
A pale-flowered form of yellow flag iris, with sword-shaped grey-green leaves and soft yellow blooms in early summer. It makes a striking upright m...
View full detailsIris pseudacorus Variegata P9
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Iris pseudacorus Variegata, also known as variegated yellow flag iris, is a striking marginal aquatic perennial distinguished by its bold, sword-sh...
View full detailsWork with your clay soil
Clay holds moisture and nutrients, but its drainage and workability vary. Hydrangeas and Viburnum offer shrub options, while hostas, Bergenia, Astrantia and daylilies bring foliage or flowers to suitable sites. Choose each plant for sun or shade and avoid treating clay as a single set of conditions. Soil that stays saturated needs a different approach from heavy soil that drains between showers. Improve soil structure where appropriate and avoid trampling or digging when it is very wet. Our team can help interpret your garden photos and choose for the actual conditions.
Notice how long water remains after rain. Clay-tolerant does not automatically mean tolerant of standing water.
Avoid working saturated soil. Prepare a broad planting area and discuss suitable organic matter with our team.
Hostas and hydrangeas have different needs from sunny-border daylilies. Check the individual variety.
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