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What can I grow in clay soil? (2 replies)
Hi Yellowclare,
You could try Eryngium bourgatii (sorry it's a bit spiky...), Euphorbia rigida, most roses (in full sun), Perovskia, Asters (still go for A. amellus or A. x frikartii if you want no mildew though!), Achilleas, Rudbeckias, Pennisetum, Hostas (with slug bait!), Sedums, Heucheras, Lamiums....
For the shrubs, try Mahonias (yummy winter scent...), Sarcococca, Aucuba, Viburnums, Nandina, Euonymus, Hydrangeas (best in half shade), Callicarpa (nice purple berries!), Photinias, Weigelas...
I'm sure there are plenty more that it gives you a start:)
Great list Florexpert! Thank you.
Make sure you also keep adding plenty pf organic matter to your soil to help improve the conditions. Being clay it will seem as though you're forever adding it but trust me eventually it will help with the waterlog/ baked dry problem.
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Hi
My garden has areas of heavy clay soil. When wet this becomes water-logged and why hot the soil bakes. What are the best sorts of shrubs and perennials for this type of soil?
Thank you
Yellowclare