Perennials for Clay Soil

Clay soil is often seen as a challenge, but for many perennials, it’s a goldmine of nutrients and moisture. While it can be heavy and slower to drain, once you choose plants that enjoy a "solid" foundation, you’ll find they grow more vigorously and produce deeper colours than they would in sandy alternatives.

  • Japanese Anemone 'September Charm' | Anemone hybrida Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Japanese Anemone 'September Charm' | Anemone hybrida

    Intense silvery-pink autumn show

    • Appreciates a shady, cool spot
    • Best for dry border focal points
    • Flowers August to October
    • RHS AGM: Graceful late summer border flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Rudbeckia 'Double Kissing SmileyZ' Perennial Bedding
    £16
    £16

    Rudbeckia 'Double Kissing SmileyZ'

    A fully double sensation

    • Full sun is best but part shade works, too!
    • Adds huge charm to front borders
    • Flowers from June to October
    • Seed heads provide food for birds in winter

    Currently out of stock

  • Rudbeckia 'Tiger SmileyZ' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    From £16

    Rudbeckia 'Tiger SmileyZ'

    King of the flower bed

    • Full sun is ideal but part shade is tolerable
    • Perfect as a front or mid-border plant
    • Flowers from June to October
    • Highly attractive to pollinating insects

    Currently out of stock

  • Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    From £16

    Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ'

    This plant's no laughing matter!

    • Give this plant full sun or part shade
    • Works wonderfully in a terracotta patio pot
    • Flowers from June to October
    • Fast-growing and long-flowering

    Currently out of stock

  • Ajuga Princess Nadia Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Ajuga 'Princess Nadia'

    Compact and colourful woodland plant

    • A colour changing carpet of foliage with deep blue-purple flowers
    • Flowers throughout May and June
    • Thrives in shady areas
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Aureomarginata'
    From £8
    From £8

    Hosta 'Aureomarginata'

    Glorious, gold-edged leaves

    • Prefers a sheltered, shaded spot
    • Best planted under trees or large shrubs
    • Flowers from July to August
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Canadian Blue'
    From £8
    From £8

    Hosta 'Canadian Blue'

    The silver-blue sensation

    • Best in cool, deep or partial shade
    • Perfect for a cool, north-facing container
    • Flowers from July to August
    • Waxy leaves with great slug resistance

    Currently out of stock

  • Astrantia 'Claret' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Astrantia 'Claret'

    Rich wine-red starry jewels

    • Ideal for a partially shaded border
    • Perfect for moist border middles
    • Flowers June to August
    • RHS AGM: Produces brilliant pincushion blooms

    Currently out of stock

  • Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge'

    Deep ruby-red pincushion blooms

    • Flourishes in dappled sunlight
    • Ideal for moist border middles
    • Flowers June to August
    • Produces brilliant pincushion blooms

    Currently out of stock

  • Sneezeweed | Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Sneezeweed | Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer'

    Fiery orange months of color

    • Happiest when planted in full sun
    • Great for heavy soil beds
    • Flowers July to September
    • RHS AGM: Fantastic late season fiery colour

    Currently out of stock

  • Astrantia 'Buckland' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Astrantia 'Buckland'

    Elegant silvery-pink pincushions

    • Does beautifully in light shade
    • Ideal for sunny butterfly borders
    • Flowers June to August
    • Fantastic for summer cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Guacamole' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Hosta 'Guacamole'

    Glowing apple-green shade hero

    • Flourishes in dappled sunlight
    • Ideal for shady patio containers
    • Flowers July to August
    • Holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice'

    Fragrant pink woodland wonder

    • Prefers dappled or partial shade
    • Stunning in cool garden corners
    • Flowers May to July
    • Ideal for cool woodland gardens

    Currently out of stock

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