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Perennials for Clay Soil

Hard-working perennials that establish and spread happily in heavy clay, coming back stronger each year. The collection currently lists 13 published plants from the GardenWizz encyclopedia. The entries are suited to clay soil and filtered to perennials. It helps UK gardeners compare practical choices for borders, beds, containers or difficult sites without changing the collection's underlying selection criteria. Each result links to a full encyclopedia entry with care, planting, pruning and seasonal guidance for British conditions. This introduction uses the same collection definition and live result count as the listing, so its scope stays aligned as approved plant records change.

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Alpine Primrose (Primula alpicola)

27 June 2026

Grow Primula alpicola in moist, shaded soil. This Himalayan primrose offers tiered flowers and thrives in bog gardens.

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Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)

12 June 2026

Grow Autumn Crocus in UK gardens with our guide. Learn planting depths, soil needs and care tips for this hardy perennial.

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Beet (Beta vulgaris)

11 June 2026

Grow delicious beetroot (Beta vulgaris) easily in your UK garden with full sun and pH-neutral soil - perfect for home growers.

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Bugle (Ajuga reptans)

16 June 2026

Grow Bugle (Ajuga reptans) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

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Calathea (Calathea makoyana)

19 June 2026

Master Calathea makoyana care with our guide. Learn to boost humidity, use soft water and provide indirect light for vibrant leaves. Keep pets safe.

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Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)

19 June 2026

Master Cast Iron Plant care with our guide. Learn how to water correctly, handle low light and avoid root rot.

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Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)

13 June 2026

Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) — UK guide to growing, planting and caring for garden peonies, with popular AGM varieties, RHS hardiness and seasonal advice.

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Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

10 June 2026

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a hardy UK perennial herb. Learn how to grow, plant, divide and harvest chives, plus common problems and popular varieties.

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Common Bird's-Foot-Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)

19 June 2026

Discover Common Bird's-foot-trefoil, a native UK wildflower. Learn how its nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil and support butterflies.

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Common Daisy (Bellis perennis)

26 June 2026

Grow Common Daisy (Bellis perennis) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

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Common Mint (Mentha spicata)

18 June 2026

Master Common Mint cultivation with our UK guide. Learn to contain rhizomes, prune for flavour and harvest leaves for mint sauce.

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Copper Iris (Iris fulva)

28 June 2026

Grow Iris fulva in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

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Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)

18 June 2026

Identify native cow parsley by its lacy white flowers. Learn safe growing conditions for pollinators and how to distinguish it from toxic hemlock.

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Cowslip (Primula veris)

20 June 2026

Grow cowslips in your UK garden with our guide. Learn about soil needs, planting tips and how to support bees. This hardy perennial thrives on chalk.

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Crocosmia (Crocosmia crocosmiiflora)

18 June 2026

Grow vibrant Crocosmia in UK gardens with our guide to planting corms, feeding for summer blooms and dividing clumps.

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Daylily (Hemerocallis)

14 June 2026

Grow hardy daylilies in UK gardens. Learn planting tips, soil needs and care for these low-maintenance perennials. Note they are toxic to cats.

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Florence Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

11 June 2026

Grow fennel for its aniseed-flavoured leaves, bulb and seeds - perfect for Mediterranean dishes and herbal remedies. Learn cultivation tips.

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Garden Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)

11 June 2026

Discover garden dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) for vibrant summer-to-autumn blooms in UK gardens. Easy perennial needing full sun and rich soil.

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Larkspurs (Delphinium)

14 June 2026

Master growing delphiniums with our guide on staking tall spikes, feeding hungry plants and pruning for a second flush. Ensure success in your UK garden.

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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

11 June 2026

Grow lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) for its lemon-scented leaves, used in teas, cooking and herbal remedies. Easy UK perennial for sun or partial shade.

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Long-Scape Iris (Iris delavayi)

22 June 2026

Grow Iris delavayi in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

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Michaelmas Daisy (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)

18 June 2026

Grow Michaelmas daisy (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

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Pelargonium (Pelargonium x hortorum)

18 June 2026

Grow zonal pelargoniums in UK gardens. Learn about their hardiness, sun needs and soil preferences for vibrant summer blooms in pots or beds.

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Plantain Lily (Hosta)

14 June 2026

Grow thriving hostas in UK shade with expert tips on soil prep, watering and slug defence. Discover how to choose the right cultivar for vibrant foliage.

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Potato (Solanum tuberosum)

11 June 2026

Grow potatoes in the UK with this guide. Learn about chitting, soil pH needs and rotation cycles to prevent disease.

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Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

20 June 2026

Grow red clover to fix nitrogen, feed bees and brighten meadows. Sow seeds in spring or autumn for vibrant pink blooms that thrive in UK gardens.

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Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)

21 June 2026

Grow reliable rhubarb in UK gardens. Learn to plant crowns, prepare fertile soil and harvest tart stalks for classic desserts.

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Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia fulgida)

15 June 2026

Grow Rudbeckia fulgida for golden autumn blooms. This hardy perennial thrives in sun, attracts pollinators and provides winter seed heads for birds.

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Stinking Iris (Iris foetidissima)

26 June 2026

Grow Stinking Iris (Iris foetidissima) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

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St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

18 June 2026

Grow St John's Wort for bright yellow summer blooms. This hardy perennial thrives in poor soil, supports pollinators and tolerates drought.

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Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

16 June 2026

Grow native Wild Strawberry for intense flavour. Thrives in shade, needs moist soil. Hardy UK perennial offering edible fruit and ground cover.

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Wood Anemone (Anemonoides nemorosa)

16 June 2026

Grow wood anemone in shady borders for spring blooms. Plant rhizomes in autumn on moist, humus-rich soil.

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Woodrush (Luzula sylvatica)

21 June 2026

Grow tough, evergreen woodrush in dry shade. This native perennial suppresses weeds and thrives under trees with minimal care.

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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

15 June 2026

Grow hardy yarrow in full sun and dry soil. This drought-tolerant perennial attracts bees with flat flower heads and thrives on chalk or coastal banks.

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Yellow Crocus Iris (Iris crocea)

23 June 2026

Grow Iris crocea for bold yellow blooms in June. Plant in damp, well-drained soil and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigorous growth.

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Yunnan Iris (Iris forrestii)

6 July 2026

Grow Iris forrestii in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.