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.

Quick growing
Ground cover
Used at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Stipa ichu
Stipa ichu
From £9.59
available to order from summer
Carex oshimensis
Carex oshimensis
From £10.39
sold out
Disporum longistylum Green Giant
Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant'
£24.99 £19.99
available to order from summer
Iris Benton Diedre
Iris 'Benton Diedre'
From £19.99
available to order from summer
Clematis integrifolia
Clematis integrifolia
£28.99 £23.19
available to order from summer
Phyllostachys nigra
Phyllostachys nigra
From £31.99
available to order from summer