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Ceratostigma willmottianum [Forest Blue] = 'Lice' AGM
It blooms in a range of shades from white and magenta to yellow, orange, and red. Helianthemum cultivars
Spiraea
From the team at Gardeners' World Magazine. Trees for coastal areas. Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' AGM, E. rubra 'Crimson Spire' AGM, E. rubra var. Tamarix tetrandra, Argyrocytisus battandieri (pineapple broom)
Check out some of our favourite coastal plants to grow. Providing windbreaks in the form of hedges or netting will widen the range of plants that can be grown. Pittosporum tobira can easily withstand direct, salt-laden winds. Rosa rubiginosa, R. spinosissima (n) all
Cotinus coggygria AGM
Some however (like the ones listed below) will take everything in their stride and thrive. There are continuous sprays of salt, the plants have to deal with direct exposure to sunlight and coastal towns are generally significantly windier than areas inland. Erica arborea var. While many consider red valerian a bit of a nuisance, it’s a brilliant plant for wildlife that thrives in coastal locations. Limonium platyphyllum
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Sunburst'
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Eupatorium ligustrinum) (e)
Order by 21 December for pre-Christmas delivery. Genista lydia AGM, G. 'Porlock' AGM
Salix exigua AGM, S. fargesii AGM, S. lanata AGM
Griselinia littoralis AGM (e)
Erodium
Coastal areas have their own particular climate: there is less rainfall than there is inland, the sun shines longer and the wind is usually stronger with powerful gusts. You can often spot the glaucous mounds of sea kale foliage on shingle beaches, and from late spring to midsummer, you’ll see their pollinator-friendly, honey-scented flowers, too. Planting Brachyglottis (e)
Thuja plicata (e), Acer platanoides AGM (Norway maple)
Eupatorium cannabinum
Not to worry – there are a few beautiful plants … Cordyline australis (e)
Ribes speciosum AGM (fuchsia-flowered currant)
Finer and not as large growing as C. montana. Celastrus orbiculatus
Sambucus racemosa
Juniperus scopulorum cultivars (e)
Phlox subulata
Teucrium fruticans (e), T × lucidrys (e)
Plants in coastal gardens often face their own set of challenges. Leucanthemum
Hylotelephium spectabile AGM (syn. There are many varieties in this genus that make great evergreen shrubs for hedges. Eight combinations of grasses and flowers. Halimium (e)
Prunus spinosa (n)
Pittosporum tenuifolium (e), P. tobira AGM (e)
LithopsLithops are unique, stone-like succulent plants with a very low watering requirement. Image: RHS/Graham Titchmarsh, RHS Garden Hyde Hall Spring and Orchid Show, Free entry to RHS members at selected
By Tony Baker. Against a backdrop of the sea, coastal gardens are stunning. A plant’s Latin name can also give clues to its coastal origins, for example if the name contains ‘maritima’ or ‘littoralis’ (meaning ‘of the shore’). sy to grow in well-drained soil, like my … This tall plant has lovely upright spikes of tiny purple flowers, often with bright stamen. Expert photographers will capture pictures you’ll treasure forever, Subscribe to BBC Gardeners' World Magazine and receive 12 issues for only £39.99 - saving 39%. Diascia barberae cultivars, D. vigilis AGM
Shrub roses including Rosa [Harlow Carr] = 'Aushouse', R. [Hyde Hall] = 'Ausbosky',
Grasses by the coast are a natural choice and this very beautiful evergreen pheasant grass (previously called Stipa arundinacea) is a favourite. Ginkgo biloba AGM
Olearia macrodonta is a good choice for coastal gardens. Coastal Hedge Plants. Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver'
We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. Cotoneaster lacteus AGM, C. franchettii, C. simonsii (e) all
Sea campion, Silene uniflora, is a coastal native with charming white flowers and a low-growing habit. Ozothamnus ledifolius, O. rosmarinifolius (e)
Amaryllis belladonna AGM
Golden seaweeds highlight the shoreline, brightly coloured lichens add splashes of colour to rocks and cliffs, and the salt marshes are brought to life by the bright pink and purple of thrift and sea aster. Convolvulus cneorum (e)
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Corokia cotoneaster (e) , C. virgata cultivars (e)
Watsonia (m), Achillea
Sea Buckthorn – Hippophae rhamnoides A very attractive, tall, suckering shrub, found growing wild on sand dunes and coastal sites. Berberis darwinii (e)
Plants for coastal areas Strong, often salt-laden winds present a challenge for planting in coastal gardens. Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' AGM
Hebe (e)
Pseudowintera colorata (e) (v)
Allium
Sea thrift is a tough perennial that can be found growing on the most exposed sea cliffs and shores. Grow them in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Plants adapted to growing in coastal conditions often have tough, leathery or hairy leaves which protect the plant from salt damage and reduce moisture loss. My Top 10 Coastal Plants 1. Follow our growing advice on ornamental grasses. Pinus mugo (dwarf mountain pine) (n), P. nigra (European black pine) (n),
How to Grow in Coastal Environments. Pulsatilla vulgaris AGM
Hemerocallis
Sedum telephium)
Olearias are great seaside plants. Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' AGM (e) (v)
Buddleja davidii, B. globosa AGM
Crataegus laevigata (hawthorn)
P. radiata (Monterey pine) (e) all
Use it to tumble over wall edges, plug crevices between paving stones or edge borders. Trachelospermum jasminoides AGM (e)
Gardening by the sea? Trees: Scot’s pine, hawthorn, holm oak, hornbeam, alder, Shrubs: sea buckthorn, berberis, elder, phlomis, privet-leaved ageratina, Perennials: erigeron, limonium, nepeta, agapanthus, libertia, pennisetum, Exclusive offer from gardnersworld.com shopping deals. Hippophae rhamnoides AGM (sea buckthorn) (n)
Grevillea 'Canberra Gem' AGM (e), G. rosmarinifolia AGM (e)
Coastal garden plants Here we recommend plants for coastal gardens subject to strong, salt-laden winds and exposed gardens high above sea level with little in the way of protection. Prunus spinosa, Abelia × grandiflora AGM
Trevena Cross is a unique garden centre growing more than 90% of the plants it sells, on site in West Cornwall. It has a propensity to self-seed, but when grown in a loose soil the seedlings are easy to pull up. Asplenium scolopendrium (Hart's tongue fern) Aurinia saxatilis AGM
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Bupleurum fruticosum (n) (e)
Strong, often salt-laden winds present a challenge for planting in coastal gardens. Jasminum beesianum, J. officinale 'Argenteovariegatum' AGM (v)
Scrophularia auriculata
Rhodanthemum hosmariense (m)
It is grown for its loose clumps of shiny leaves that develop a rich orange and red coloration throughout summer, making it especially striking in winter. Kniphofia
Get a pet portrait photography session for just £25! Sambucus nigra (n), S. racemosa (n)
222879/SC038262. Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary). Lavatera × clementii, L. maritima AGM, L. olbia
Choisya (e)
The pohutukawa, with its deep crimson flowers in December, would be New Zealand’s best known coastal plant. macrantha (e) all
Crambe cordifolia AGM
Betula pendula
It can also be cut back to get a second flush of flowers. Lychnis chaledonica AGM, L. coronaria, L. viscaria
A windbreak can reduce wind on its leeward side for a distance of ten times its height. Lavandula (e)
Potentilla fruticosa
One day they can be buffeted by a salt-laden wind and the next baked by a hot seaside sun. It is best to develop a wind-filtering screen of trees or shrubs, but polypropylene webbing or woven hurdles of willow or hazel are alternatives. Crambe cordifolia is an even larger species equally suited to coastal gardens. Iris germanica AGM, I. unguicularis AGM
Cytisus × kewensis AGM, C. nigricans 'Cyni' AGM, C. × praecox AGM, C. scoparius
Lomatia myricoides, L. tinctoria (e) (m)
Anemone × hybrida
Select from cherry, apple, pear and plum bare-root trees. Clianthus puniceus (e)
Agapanthus
Clematis montana Very vigorous deciduous petiole climber with pink or white flowers in May, in several types the flowers are scented and in pink-flowered varieties the leaves are flushed red. Dianthus
Armeria maritima (sea thrift)
Arbutus unedo (e)
Fuchsia magellanica AGM, F. magellanica var. IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR COASTAL PLANTS: Tough, leathery grey leaves that reflect the heat and often have a protective covering of hairs. Coastal California, with its temperate climate and great beaches, is one of the most desirable places to live on the planet. Often spotted growing naturally by the coast, mallows like this common mallow (Malva sylvestris) have lovely pink-purple flowers that are popular with pollinating insects. Populus alba (white poplar) (n), P. tremula (common aspen)
Crataegus (hawthorn) including C. persimilis 'Prunifolia' AGM (n)
Pinus sylvestris AGM (Scots pine)
cupaniana AGM
Nerine bowdenii AGM
Echium vulgare (viper’s bugloss) This tall plant has lovely upright spikes of tiny purple flowers, often … Sorbus aria (whitebeam) (n), S. aucuparia (rowan) (n)
The absolute best of these is a species brought to the UK as a food plant by the Romans, but which fell out of favour in the 19th century after the development of modern forms of celery. Elaeagnus × ebbingei (n)
Griselinia littoralis AGM (e)
Crinum x powellii
It is not advisable to use solid structures such as walls or fences, as these can create turbulence and add to the problems. Instead, most of these areas are made up of sandy soils that naturally struggle to … Syringa vulgaris, Berberis (n)
Enjoy double the fruits on one tree, with a selection of grated duo fruit trees, ideal for smaller gardens. Sea coast gardening is challenging enough in full sun, but choosing wind- and salt-tolerant plants for the shade can be downright daunting. Helianthemum (e)
(e) evergreen
Ilex aquifolium (e)
Veronica longifolia, V. spicata, Join
Viburnum × bodnantense cultivars, V. davidii (e), Azara microphylla AGM
Coprosma cultivars (e) (m)
Sophora Sun King = 'Hilsop' AGM (e)
Colutea arborescens (m)
If you’re after a windbreak, this evergreen can be grown as a dense hedge to block out winds, or can be grown as an attractive tree. The Royal Horticultural Society gives a great comprehensive list of plants that thrive in coastal areas. *Minimum spend £20. Erigeron
Phlomis chrysophylla AGM, P. fruticosa AGM, P. italica, P. lanata (e) all
Elaeagnus × ebbingei AGM, E. pungens (e)
Eryngium
All of these circumstances are potentially detrimental to many plants. Trees This familiar tree, one of the most prized conifers in the eastern U.S., grows to 40 feet or taller in sheltered areas but remains … These plants are salt-tolerant and usually wind-tolerant. Once a barrier has been established, it may be possible to grow quite a wide range of coastal-tolerant plants. The third sub-category of coastal plant are those that grow in areas close to the coast, but not actually close enough to ever get wet. Euonymus japonicus (Japanese spindle) (n) (e)
Sedum spectabile AGM), H. telephium (syn. Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' (e) (m)
Mon – Fri | 9am – 5pm, Join the RHS today and support our charity. If you’re after a windbreak, this evergreen can be grown as a dense hedge to … Rosmarinus officinalis (e)
Eccremocarpus scaber (Chilean glory flower)
Laburnum
Brachyglottis compacta ‘Sunshine’ Brachyglottis are tough evergreen shrubs with ovate hairy grey … petiolaris AGM, H. seemannii (e)
Mulching with shingle, flint, grit or gravel will provide sharp drainage while conserving moisture at the roots and aid the cultivation of an even wider range of plants. Dianthus alpinus cultivars
Carpinus betulus AGM (hornbeam) (n)
Native plants natural to coastal areas (PDF, 1,504K) Grown from seed collected from coastal areas of Banks Peninsula, Christchuch and the Lyttelton Basin. Dierama pulcherrimum
With narrow, silvery leaves and striking orange berries in autumn, remaining all winter, it has a long season of interest. Cestrum elegans (e), C. 'Newellii' AGM (e), C. parqui AGM (m)
Parahebe
Ilex × altaclerensis, I. aquifolium (e)
Anthemis punctata subsp. Castanea sativa
(n) suited to colder coastal areas in the north
For a larger range of suitable plants see RHS Find a Plant. byzantinus AGM
Hibiscus syriacus
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Picea abies, P. omorika AGM (e)
Lavandula including L. angustifolia 'Hidcote' AGM (e)
Cistus including C. creticus, C. × cyprius AGM, C. dansereaui 'Decumbens' AGM (e) all
Acca sellowiana (pineapple guava) (m)
Saxifraga (n)
On top of this, the clustered white flowers have a heavenly scent similar to orange blossom. Santolina chamaecyparissus (e), S. pinnata (e), S. rosmarinifolia (e)
Leycesteria formosa
(v) variegated foliage
Salvia × superba
Passiflora caerulea AGM
If you’re ever unsure about what to plant, go for native species that are adapted to growing by the coast and will be able to handle whatever the weather throws at them. Ceanothus including C. × delileanus 'Gloire de Versailles AGM, C. × pallidus 'Perle Rose' AGM,
White & pink flowers in summer Stachys byzantine
Dregea sinensis
Lonicera nitida (n), L. pileata (n) (e)
Its open growth form and leathery, glossy-green leaves make it an ideal landscaping plant. Leptospermum 'Silver Sheen' AGM (e), L. scoparium 'Red Damask' AGM (e)
Muehlenbeckia complexa
Jovellana violacea AGM
Euphorbia characias AGM, E. griffithii
Alnus glutinosa (common alder) (n)
Here are some tips for dealing with salt on plants in coastal climates: Choose Salt-Tolerant Plants: Pick plant species that are less susceptible to salt damage. × Halimiocistus (e)
Little starry shades-of-pink flowers are a... Convolvulus - ground morning glory Rubus 'Benenden' AGM, R. lineatus, R. spectabilis 'Olympic Double'
Cortaderia selloana
Romneya coulteri AGM
Salix alba (n), S. caprea (n)
Phormium tenax (e)
Billardiera longiflora AGM
Great for a spot with well-drained soil in full sun. Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (syn. Very little of our original native coastal vegetation has survived. Pittosporum tobira. Rosa
Coasts we're working on Find out about Plantlife's conservation work on the UK's coasts. In coastal gardens, there are usually little to no layers of fertile soil for plants to grow into. Cynara
Pyracantha (n)
Olearia × haastii (e)
Jasminum parkeri
The leaves are silvery and shiny. times, RHS Registered Charity no. Hydrangea anomala subsp. English Ivy (hedera helix) Now this choice really divides opinion, as its invasive nature means once … Providing windbreaks in the form of hedges or netting will widen the range of plants that can be grown. The range includes mature, high quality shrubs, trees, perennials, coastal plants, hedging plants, seasonal bedding plants, exotic, rare and unusual plants like … P. pinaster (maritime pine), P. pinea AGM (stone pine), P. thunbergii (Japanese black pine),
lineamaculatum 'Ken Aslet' AGM, Alchemilla conjuncta, A. erythropoda AGM
Coastal gardens can be very unwelcoming to hedge plants. Cupressus macrocarpa (e) (v)
Coastal hedging plants are more capable of withstanding the harsh conditions associated with maritime locations, such as strong, drying winds and salt sprays, than other, less resilient varieties. Echium vulgare. Small fl owers are sweetly fragrant. Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' AGM
Very quick to cover any wall, fence or climb up a tree, it is also grows well near the sea. This evergreen enjoys full sun and poor, well-drained soil. Crocosmia
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