Plants for Clay Soils

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Tanika®

Lomandra longfolia 'LM300' PBR

Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info

Description:

A reliable, tough and beautiful landscape plant

Uses:

Ideal for borders, specimen planting and mass planting

Position:

Full sun to moderate shade

Size:

50-60cm high x 65cm wide

Density:

3-6 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre

Soil Type:

Sandy, sandy loam to clay

Where It Works:

NSW, ACT, VIC, SA, WA, TAS & QLD (only for non humid regions like Toowoomba with free draining soil)

Royal Rambler™

Grevillea hybrid 'RR01' PBR

Range: Native ShrubsWHERE TO BUYMore info

Description:

Low growing ground cover Grevillea

Uses:

Ground cover, specimen plant

Position:

Full sun to light shade

Size:

20-30cm high x 2-5m wide

Density:

1-2 plants per m^2

Soil Type:

Light, well drained soils; sandy to loam; pH below 7

Where It Works:

ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA, NSW (best suited Sydney and south, will work in some parts of Northern NSW) & parts of South East QLD (non humid regions like Toowoomba)

Sugar Plum™

Agapanthus hybrid 'AMPU001' PBR

Range: Hardy Exotic RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info

Description:

Repeat flowering, compact Agapanthus

Uses:

Garden beds, borders, patio pots and planter boxes

Position:

Full sun to part shade; drought and frost tolerant

Size:

40cm high x 50cm wide; 50-60cm high flowers

Density:

4–6 plants per m², 2–4 per linear metre

Soil Type:

Most soil types, but thrives in rich soil

Where It Works:

South QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA.

Low Horizon™

Westringia fruticosa 'WES06' PBR

Range: Native ShrubsWHERE TO BUYMore info

Description:

A dense and ultra-compact ground cover Westringia

Uses:

Ground cover for mass plantings and gardens, or as a border plant

Position:

Full sun to part shade

Size:

30cm high x 70cm wide

Density:

1-3 per m2^2-3 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre

Soil Type:

Sandy to well drained clay

Where It Works:

NSW, VIC, SA, WA, ACT & TAS