Clay soil
Clay soils can be wet and cold making it difficult for some plants to grow. Over the years I have had soil like this so here is a collection of plants that I find have grown well in these conditions.
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Persicaria affinis 'Superba'
Height x spread: 45cm x 75cm 9cm
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Geranium sylvaticum 'Mayflower'
Height x spread: 75cm x 45cm 9cm
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Lysimachia punctata
Height x spread: 90cm x 75cm 9cm
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Hosta 'Krossa Regal'
Height x spread: 90cm x 75cm 9cm
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Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'
Height x spread: 90cm x 90cm 9cm
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Campanula persicifolia
Height x spread: 90cm x 60cm 9cm
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Ageratina altissima 'Chocolate'
Height x spread: 90cm x 75cm 9cm
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Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'
Height x spread: 150cm x 90cm 9cm
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Aruncus 'Horatio'
Height x spread: 90cm x 45cm 9cm
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Geum rivale
Height x spread: 45cm x 30cm 9cm
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Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Height x spread: 60cm x 50cm 9cm
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Primula denticulata
Height x spread: 30cm x 30cm 9cm
Space required:
1 of each (12 plants) requires a space of around 90cm wide x 120cm long. 2 of each (24 plants) requires a space of around 90cm wide x 240cm long. 3 of each (36 plants) requires a space of around 90cm wide x 360cm long (All measurements are approximate)
Soil Required
Clay soils in sun or partial shade
Flowering Period
March to September