Plants For Clay Soil

Clay soil is usually rich in nutrients, but it can be hard to dig, and if it is very heavy, it can hold water for long periods of time. It may also take a long time to warm up in spring, which can slow down the new growth. If your clay soil is badly compacted, you can help improve the structure by digging in lots of sharp sand and composted organic matter.

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Chimonanthus praecox
Chimonanthus praecox
£29.99 - £89.99
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12 litre pot | 80 - 100cm tall shipped within 2 weeks
Hydrangea serrata Bluebird
Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird'
£23.99 - £79.99
10 litre pot | 40 - 60cm tall In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
2 litre pot available to order from autumn
Pittosporum tobira Nanum
Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum'
£37.99 - £89.99
10 litre pot | 30 - 40cm tall In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
2 litre pot available to order from autumn
3 × 2 litre pots available to order from autumn
Acer palmatum Bloodgood
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
£64.99 - £129.99
3 litre pot | 40cm tall | grafted In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
5 litre pot | 1 - 1.2m tall | grafted shipped within 2 weeks
10 litre pot | 80 - 100cm tall | grafted available to order from autumn
Acer palmatum Dissectum

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Acer palmatum 'Dissectum'
£54.99 - £159.99
3 litre pot | 40cm tall | grafted In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Acer palmatum Emerald Lace
Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace'
£54.99
3 litre pot | 40cm tall | grafted In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Acer palmatum Katsura
Acer palmatum 'Katsura'
£49.99 - £129.99
3 litre pot | 40cm tall | grafted In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
12 litre pot | 1m tall | grafted In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
Acer palmatum Sango-kaku
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'
£62.99 - £129.99
3 litre pot | 30 - 40cm tall | grafted In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
10 litre pot | 0.9 - 1.2m tall | grafted available to order from autumn
Acer palmatum Seiryu
Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'
£62.99 - £129.99
3 litre pot | 40cm tall | grafted In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
10 litre pot | 0.9 - 1.2m tall | grafted available to order from autumn
Amelanchier alnifolia Obelisk (PBR)

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Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' (PBR)
£89.99 - £139.99
9 litre pot | 0.8 - 1m tall | tree In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
10 litre pot | 80 - 100cm tall | bush In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
12 litre pot | 1.6m tall | tree available to order from autumn
Astelia Red Shadow ('A1') (PBR)
Astelia Red Shadow ('A1') (PBR)
£29.99
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Berberis thunbergii Tiny Gold (PBR)
Berberis thunbergii 'Tiny Gold' (PBR)
£22.99
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Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea Admiration (PBR)
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Admiration' (PBR)
£25.99 - £109.99
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Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea Harlequin
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin'
£25.99 - £59.99
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Berberis thunbergii Starburst ('Yanbur') (PBR)
Berberis thunbergii Starburst ('Yanbur') (PBR)
£19.99
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Buddleja Lochinch
Buddleja 'Lochinch'
£19.99
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Buddleja Morning Mist (PBR)
Buddleja 'Morning Mist' (PBR)
£24.99
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Buddleja alternifolia
Buddleja alternifolia
£29.99
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Buddleja Berries and Cream ('Pmoore14') (PBR)
Buddleja Berries and Cream ('Pmoore14') (PBR)
£24.99
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Buddleja davidii Royal Red
Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red'
£22.99 - £69.99
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10 litre pot | 80 - 100cm tall available to order from autumn
Buddleja × weyeriana Bicolor
Buddleja × weyeriana 'Bicolor'
£21.99
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Callicarpa bodinieri Magical Snowstar ('Kolmsnostar') (PBR)
Callicarpa bodinieri 'Magical Snowstar ('Kolmsnostar') (PBR)
£24.99
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Callicarpa dichotoma Issai
Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai'
£22.99
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Camellia japonica Doctor King
Camellia japonica 'Doctor King'
£24.99
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Camellia japonica Lady Campbell
Camellia japonica 'Lady Campbell'
£29.99
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Camellia japonica Lady Vansittart
Camellia japonica 'Lady Vansittart'
£34.99
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Camellia japonica R.L. Wheeler
Camellia japonica 'R.L. Wheeler'
£32.99 - £84.99
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Caryopteris x clandonensis Kew Blue
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Kew Blue'
£8.99 - £20.99
9cm pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
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Ceanothus Autumnal Blue
Ceanothus 'Autumnal Blue'
£24.99 - £64.99
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Choisya ternata Scented Gem ('Lissbrid')

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Choisya ternata Scented Gem ('Lissbrid')
£25.99
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Choisya Greenfingers ('Lissfing') (PBR)
Choisya × dewitteana Greenfingers ('Lissfing') (PBR)
£24.99
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Cistus × hybridus
Cistus × hybridus
£22.99
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Cordyline Burgundy Festival (PBR)

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Cordyline 'Burgundy Festival' (PBR)
£34.99
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Cordyline Raspberry Festival (PBR)

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Cordyline 'Raspberry Festival' (PBR)
£34.99
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Cordyline australis Red Star
Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
£32.99
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Cordyline australis 'Southern Splendour'
Cordyline australis 'Southern Splendour'
£34.99
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Cordyline australis Torbay Dazzler
Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'
£11.99 - £34.99
9cm pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Cordyline Pink Passion ('Seipin') (PBR)
Cordyline Pink Passion ('Seipin') (PBR)
£34.99
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Cornus alba Aurea
Cornus alba 'Aurea'
£22.99
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Cornus alba Elegantissima
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'
£19.99 - £74.99
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10 litre pot | 80 - 100cm tall In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
12 litre pot | 1 - 1.25m tall In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Cornus alba Kesselringii
Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'
£22.99
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Cornus alba Baton Rouge ('Minbat') (PBR)
Cornus alba Baton Rouge ('Minbat') (PBR)
£19.99
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Cornus alba Miracle ('Verpaalen2') (PBR)
Cornus alba Miracle ('Verpaalen2') (PBR)
£24.75 - £59.99
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10 litre pot | 80 - 100cm tall In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
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Cornus controversa
Cornus controversa
£104.99
12 litre pot | 1 - 1.25m tall In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Cotinus Grace
Cotinus 'Grace'
£26.75
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Cotoneaster horizontalis
Cotoneaster horizontalis
£19.99 - £49.99
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Cotoneaster naoujanensis Berried Treasure
Cotoneaster naoujanensis 'Berried Treasure'
£22.99
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Cotoneaster × suecicus Coral Beauty
Cotoneaster × suecicus 'Coral Beauty'
£9.99 - £47.99
9cm pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
2 litre pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
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