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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Perovskia Blue Spire | Russian SageFrom £19.75
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Sarcococca Confusa | Sweet BoxFrom £22.99
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Hydrangea Paniculata LimelightFrom £28.75
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Hydrangea Paniculata Little LimeFrom £34.99
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Viburnum Opulus Roseum | Snowball TreeFrom £24.75
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Pittosporum Tenuifolium Golf Ball | KohuhuFrom £34.99
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Photinia × Fraseri Red RobinFrom £6.99
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Sarcococca Hookeriana Winter Gem | Sweet BoxFrom £24.99
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Choisya Ternata | Mexican Orange BlossomFrom £24.99
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Ilex Crenata Dark Green | Box-Leaved HollyFrom £8.99
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Pachysandra Terminalis | Japanese SpurgeFrom £7.99
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Philadelphus Virginal | Mock OrangeFrom £24.99
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Hydrangea Paniculata Vanille FraiseFrom £26.75
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Osmanthus × BurkwoodiiFrom £24.99
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Acer Palmatum Osakazuki | Japanese MapleFrom £39.99
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Pittosporum Tenuifolium Tom Thumb | TawhiwhiFrom £29.99
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Vinca Minor | Lesser PeriwinkleFrom £5.99
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Viburnum Tinus | LaurustinusFrom £6.99
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Acer Palmatum Beni-Maiko | Japanese Maple£49.99£39.99
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Ceanothus Skylark | Californian LilacFrom £22.99
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Santolina Chamaecyparissus | Cotton LavenderFrom £7.99
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Daphne Bholua Jacqueline Postill | DaphneFrom £39.99
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Ceanothus Concha | Californian LilacFrom £24.99
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Daphne Odora AureomarginataFrom £29.99
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Viburnum × Bodnantense DawnFrom £26.99
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Magnolia Stellata | Star MagnoliaFrom £34.99
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Philadelphus Belle Etoile | Mock OrangeFrom £22.99
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Viburnum Tinus Eve Price | LaurustinusFrom £24.99
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Mahonia × Media Winter SunFrom £34.99
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Magnolia × SoulangeanaFrom £27.99
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Cotinus Coggygria Royal Purple | Smoke BushFrom £29.99
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Cornus Alba Sibirica | Red-Barked DogwoodFrom £9.99
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Prunus Incisa Kojo-No-Mai | Fuji CherryFrom £27.99
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Hydrangea Paniculata Pinky-WinkyFrom £24.99
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Hydrangea Paniculata SkyfallFrom £26.75
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Escallonia Laevis Pink ElleFrom £24.75
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Cistus × Purpureus Alan Fradd | Rock RoseFrom £22.99
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Daphne Perfume PrincessFrom £29.99
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Laurus Nobilis | Kitchen BayFrom £7.99
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Cornus Controversa Variegata | Wedding Cake TreeFrom £87.99
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Buddleja Davidii Black Knight | Butterfly BushFrom £19.99
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Pyracantha Saphyr Orange | FirethornFrom £24.99
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Viburnum × Burkwoodii | Burkwood ViburnumFrom £29.99
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Cistus × Purpureus | Rock RoseFrom £22.99
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Magnolia SusanFrom £39.99
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Skimmia × Confusa Kew Green | SkimmiaFrom £26.99
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Philadelphus Petite Perfume Pink | Mock OrangeFrom £17.99
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Pittosporum Tenuifolium Variegatum | KohuhuFrom £34.99
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Escallonia IveyiFrom £23.99
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Vinca Minor Atropurpurea | Lesser PeriwinkleFrom £7.99
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Mahonia Nitens Cabaret£34.99
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Philadelphus Snowbelle | Mock OrangeFrom £22.99
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Magnolia Genie | MagnoliaFrom £49.99
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Euonymus Europaeus Red Cascade | SpindleFrom £22.99
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Ilex Crenata Luxus | Japanese hollyFrom £10.99
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Viburnum Tinus Lisarose | LaurustinusFrom £24.99
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Hamamelis × Intermedia Jelena | Witch HazelFrom £59.99
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Hamamelis × Intermedia Pallida | Witch HazelFrom £59.99
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Euonymus Alatus | Winged Spindle Or Fire BushFrom £26.99
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Pittosporum Tobira Nanum | Japanese Mock OrangeFrom £34.99
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Taxus Baccata Ball | English Yew£119.99
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Daphne × Transatlantica Pink FragranceFrom £27.99
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Buddleja Davidii Royal Red | Butterfly BushFrom £22.99
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Mahonia × Media Charity£29.99
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Pyracantha Saphyr Rouge | FirethornFrom £24.99
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Viburnum Plicatum F. Tomentosum KilimanjaroFrom £34.99
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.