Hedges and shrubs that love clay soil
| Surname | Location | Flower color | Heyday | Stature | Winter hardiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barberry | Sunny to partial shade | Golden yellow, red fruits | May to June | 0.5 to 3m | Well hardy |
| liguster | Undemanding, sunny to shady | White, black, slightly poisonous fruits | May to June | 1.5 to 4.5m | Well hardy, evergreen |
| Thuja | Sunny, partially shaded or shady | Nondescript | April to May | Depending on the subspecies up to 5, 10 or 20m | Very hardy |
| Hornbeam | Not very demanding | Inconspicuous, yellow | May to June | Up to 25m | Well hardy |
| Linden tree | Summer linden tree partially shaded or sunny, winter linden tree partially shaded to shady | Nondescript | May to July | Depending on the species up to 15 or 40m | Very hardy |
| Dogwood | Protected, partially shaded | White, yellow or pink | May to June | Up to 3m | Well hardy |
| Ornamental cherry | Full sun | pink | March to May | 7 to 10m | Well hardy |
Perennials that like clay soil
| Surname | Flower color | Flowering time | Hardy |
|---|---|---|---|
| High flame flower | Pink, white, purple, red | June to September | Yes |
| Sun bride | Orange-yellow | July August | Yes |
| Sun eye | yellow | June to September | Yes |
| Raubled Aster | pink | September to October | Yes |
| Bergenia | Red, pink | Spring and autumn | Yes |
| China meadow rue | violet | July to September | Yes |
| Candle knotweed | red | August to October | Yes |
| Cranesbill | White or purple | May to June | Yes |
| Splendid spar | Different colors | May to June | Yes |
| Autumn monkshood | Bluish to purple in color | September to October | Yes |
Plant vegetables in the clay soil
Fruits and vegetables need lots of nutrients in order to thrive and bear fruit. Therefore, clay soil is generally unsuitable for growing fruit and vegetables. So if you want to grow vegetables on your loamy soil, you should prepare it accordingly.
also read
- North balcony: The best plants for shady balconies
- How to prepare a clay soil for planting a fruit tree
- Cottage Garden Flowers: A Selection of Perennial Plants
Loosen up the clay soil
So that plants other than the above-mentioned plants also grow on the clay soil, you should loosen it up. To do this, dig a lot, really a lot, sand and humus or compost under the ground and mix everything well.
