Clay, chalk, sandy & acidic soil
While many plants will grow in more challenging soils, it makes gardening easier to choose plants that prefer these soil types. ; Top tip: Use organic matter (bark chips, compost or soil improver) to give your soil a helping hand. For example with chalk and sandy soil, mulching with organic matter (bark chippings or compost) will conserve moisture. For clay soils, digging in organic matter (compost or soil improver) will lighten its structure and discourage compaction.
Acidic soil plants
1202 plants
Chalky soil plants
833 plants
Clay soil lovers
401 plants
Sandy soil plants
606 plants
All plants (1944)
Veronica Pink Moody Blues™ = 'Novaverpin'
Speedwell
Veronica Sky Blue Moody Blues™ = 'Novaversky'
Speedwell
Veronica spicata Purplegum Candles = 'Verpurg'
Speedwell, Bird's eye
Veronica spicata subsp. incana
Blue willow herb, Spiked speedwell
Viburnum 'Pragense'
Prague viburnum
Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora'
Korean spice viburnum, Carles viburnum
Viburnum farreri
Fragrant viburnum, Farrer's viburnum
Viburnum furcatum
Forked viburnum
Viburnum opulus 'Xanthocarpum'
Guelder rose, European cranberry bush
Viburnum plicatum 'Pink Beauty'
Japanese snowball, Lacecap viburnum
Viburnum plicatum 'Popcorn'
Japanese snowball, Lacecap viburnum
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Cascade'
Japanese snowball, Lacecap viburnum
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Dart's Red Robin'
Japanese snowball, Lacecap viburnum
Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga'
Sargent viburnum, Sargent cranberry bush
Viburnum x bodnantense 'Deben'
Bodnant viburnum, Winter viburnum
Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Mohawk'
Burkwood viburnum, Mohawk viburnum
Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Park Farm Hybrid'
Burkwood viburnum, Dawn viburnum
Viburnum x hillieri 'Winton'
Hybrid viburnum, Hillier's viburnum
Viola 'Cat's Whiskers'
Pansy
Viola 'Copperfield'
Pansy
Viola 'Delta White with Rose Wing'
Pansy
Viola 'Denim'
Pansy
Viola 'Elaine Quin'
Pansy
Viola 'Elizabeth'
Viola
Viola 'Etain'
Viola
Viola 'Fire Surprise'
Pansy
Viola 'Jackanapes'
Pansy
Viola 'Jewel Blue'
Pansy
Viola 'Jewel White'
Pansy
Viola 'Lemon Chiffon'
Pansy
Viola 'Lilac Ice'
Pansy
Viola 'Molly Sanderson'
Pansy
Viola 'Penny Orange'
Pansy
Viola 'Persian Surprise'
Pansy
Viola 'Princess Deep Purple'
Pansy
Viola 'Sorbet Orange Duet'
Pansy
Viola 'Spring Rapids'
Pansy
Viola 'Strawberry Sundae'
Pansy
Viola 'Sunny Royale'
Pansy
Viola 'Tiger Eyes'
Pansy
Viola 'Ultima Morpho'
Pansy
Viola 'Violet Beacon'
Pansy
Viola cornuta
Horned violet, Alpine violet, Bedding pansy, Tufted violet
Viola cornuta Alba Group
Horned violet, Alpine violet, Bedding pansy, Tufted violet
Viola soraria 'Dark Freckles'
Sister violet
Viola soraria 'Freckles'
Sister violet
Viola soraria 'Speckles'
Sister violet
Vitis 'Brant'
Eating & wine grape