Plants For Sandy Soil

Sandy soils tend to drain very quickly, so are ideal for supporting Mediterranean-style or drought-tolerant plants, which are happiest in dry conditions. These soils are usually low in nutrients, so digging in lots of composted organic matter will not only bump these up, but will also help it retain water.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show plant of year
Planting combinations
Ground cover
Used at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Showing Soil type : Well drained sandy soil clear all
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Evening sky pollinator mini-border collection
Evening sky pollinator mini-border collection
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Penstemon Pensham Bilberry Ice (Pensham Series)

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Border salvia collection

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Border salvia collection
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Sarah's Chelsea daisy susan combination
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