The UK sweltered under one of the hottest summers on record last year and although this doesn’t guarantee a repeat of soaring temperatures this year, it may be a trend we encounter more frequently.
To manage the unpredictable seasons and reduce the amount of watering needed, include some drought-tolerant plants in our borders and pots!
Plants for sunny, dry spots
• Silvery leaved plants – lavender, stachys, nepeta.
• Agapanthus
• Eremerus (Foxtail lily)
• Geum
• Hardy geranium
• Perennial grasses
• Trachaelospermum
• Sedum
• Yuccas
Plants for shady, dry spots
• Japanese anemones
• Euphorbia
• Fatsia
• Hellebores
• Ivy
• Muscari
For more expert plant advice visit Burleydam Garden Centre and talk to our knowledgable team.
