Shrubs for Heavy Clay
Clay soil holds moisture and nutrients, if you choose wisely. These shrubs are picked to perform..
Clay soil holds moisture and nutrients, if you choose wisely. These shrubs are picked to perform in heavier ground, giving you dependable growth and structure.
Shrubs for Heavy Clay
Clay soil holds moisture and nutrients, if you choose wisely. These shrubs are picked to perform in heavier ground, giving you dependable growth and structure.
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Hydrangea Paniculata SkyfallFrom £26.75
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Hydrangea Paniculata LimelightFrom £28.75
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Buddleja Davidii Black Knight | Butterfly BushFrom £19.99
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Sarcococca Confusa | Sweet BoxFrom £22.99
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Hydrangea Paniculata Vanille FraiseFrom £26.75
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Choisya Ternata | Mexican Orange BlossomFrom £24.99
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Pachysandra Terminalis | Japanese SpurgeFrom £7.99
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Pittosporum Tenuifolium Golf Ball | KohuhuFrom £34.99
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Viburnum Opulus Roseum | Snowball TreeFrom £24.75
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Hydrangea Paniculata Little LimeFrom £34.99
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Magnolia × SoulangeanaFrom £34.99
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Philadelphus Virginal | Mock OrangeFrom £24.99
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Vinca Minor | Lesser PeriwinkleFrom £5.99
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Pittosporum Tenuifolium Tom Thumb | TawhiwhiFrom £29.99
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Sarcococca Hookeriana Winter Gem | Sweet BoxFrom £24.99
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Daphne Perfume PrincessFrom £29.99
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Cornus Alba Sibirica | Red-Barked DogwoodFrom £9.99
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Lonicera Fragrantissima | Winter HoneysuckleFrom £22.99
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Cistus × Purpureus Alan Fradd | Rock RoseFrom £22.99
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Cistus × Purpureus | Rock RoseFrom £22.99
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Mahonia × Media Winter SunFrom £34.99
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Eucalyptus Gunnii | Cider GumFrom £34.99
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Mahonia Nitens Cabaret£34.99
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Ceanothus Concha | Californian LilacFrom £24.99
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Daphne Odora AureomarginataFrom £29.99
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Laurus Nobilis | Kitchen BayFrom £7.99
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Prunus Laurocerasus Rotundifolia | Cherry LaurelFrom £79.99
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Ligustrum Ovalifolium | Oval Leaf PrivetFrom £19.99
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Philadelphus Belle Etoile | Mock OrangeFrom £22.99
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Viburnum × Bodnantense DawnFrom £26.99
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Buddleja Davidii Royal Red | Butterfly BushFrom £22.99
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Vinca Minor Atropurpurea | Lesser PeriwinkleFrom £7.99
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Mahonia × Media Charity£29.99
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Viburnum × Burkwoodii | Burkwood ViburnumFrom £29.99
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Santolina Chamaecyparissus | Cotton LavenderFrom £7.99
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Hydrangea Paniculata Pinky-WinkyFrom £24.99
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Cotinus Coggygria Royal Purple | Smoke BushFrom £29.99
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Escallonia Apple BlossomFrom £25.99
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Euonymus Europaeus Red Cascade | SpindleFrom £22.99
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Weigela Florida Variegata£27.99
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Ilex Crenata Luxus | Japanese hollyFrom £10.99
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Hamamelis × Intermedia Jelena | Witch HazelFrom £59.99
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Corylus Avellana Contorta | Corkscrew HazelFrom £49.99
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Hamamelis × Intermedia Pallida | Witch HazelFrom £59.99
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Syringa Vulgaris Charles Joly | Common LilacFrom £34.99
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Philadelphus Snowbelle | Mock OrangeFrom £22.99
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Euonymus Alatus | Winged Spindle Or Fire BushFrom £26.99
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Photinia × Fraseri Red RobinFrom £9.99
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Forsythia × Intermedia Lynwood VarietyFrom £24.99
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Acer Palmatum Osakazuki | Japanese MapleFrom £49.99
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Ilex aquifolium | English HollyFrom £7.99
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Cornus Controversa Variegata | Wedding Cake TreeFrom £109.99
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Olearia × Haastii | Daisy BushFrom £22.99
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Fagus Sylvatica | Common BeechFrom £64.99
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Daphne × Transatlantica Pink FragranceFrom £27.99
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Pittosporum Tenuifolium Variegatum | KohuhuFrom £34.99
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Weigela All Summer Red£24.99
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Ilex Crenata Dark Green | Box-Leaved HollyFrom £8.99
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Cotinus Grace | Smoke Bush£26.75
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Magnolia SusanFrom £39.99
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Osmanthus × BurkwoodiiFrom £24.99
Shopping for shrubs for heavy clay? Clay soil can be rich, but it holds water and can compact.
These shrubs are chosen for strong performance in the conditions you’ve got, so you get better growth, better colour and fewer surprises. Whether you’re filling a tricky corner, building a border, or adding privacy, you’ll find plants that do the job and keep looking good.
Top tips
- Improve planting holes with compost and grit for drainage.
- Avoid planting when soil is waterlogged.
- Mulch yearly to help break up heavy ground over time.
All our shrubs are picked with UK gardens in mind, with clear plant information and reliable options for every space. Order online for convenient home delivery, and choose from popular varieties and carefully selected growers. Add them to your basket today and we’ll get your shrubs delivered to your door, ready to plant when it suits you. If you’re unsure, start with light levels and soil type, then pick sizes that fit your spaceùyour future self will thank you. We keep the range practical and easy to shop, so you can get planting and see results.