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Plants that tolerate hot dry conditions

Posted by Phil Voice on July 16, 2013 at 7:57am in Plants


Last year's wet summer is probably a long way from people's minds right now.

The emphasis, I am sure, is about maintaining and sustaining gardens: this will involve some watering, mulching and in some cases reduction, to keep plants fresh and alive.

If you are starting from scratch it's worth considering plants which can tolerate high temperatures and drought conditions.

It would be good to compile a list of plants which are known to do well when the weather is scorching hot.

Feel free to add your recommendation and do add a photo if you have one.

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  • Landscape Juice July 16, 2013 at 9:29am

    Sempervivum spp.

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    Phil Voice July 16, 2013 at 9:43am

    Artemesia Powys Castle

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  • Benjamin O'Neill July 16, 2013 at 10:09am

    Festuca Clauca
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    Phil Voice July 16, 2013 at 10:15am

    Salvia spp. Sage

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    Phil Voice July 16, 2013 at 10:34am

    Euphorbia spp.

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  • Claire Brown July 16, 2013 at 10:47am

    More Salvias, - this one is Clary Sage, and is also brilliant for cutting (here with Escholzia - Californian poppy)
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    Phil Voice July 16, 2013 at 9:13pm

    Stachys byzantina
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    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd July 16, 2013 at 9:40pm
    As a general rule, most plants with grey or silvery leaves, furry leaves or succulent stems will tolerate full sun and drought conditions.
  • Paul McNulty July 16, 2013 at 9:45pm

    And the other general rule is that, if you advise people to plant for dry conditions, you'll be quoting for land-drains the next year, lol!

    Personally, I've done "mediterranean" designs when asked, but I think native plants are always most suited to our extremely changeable weather.

    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd said:

    As a general rule, most plants with grey or silvery leaves, furry leaves or succulent stems will tolerate full sun and drought conditions.
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    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd July 16, 2013 at 9:47pm

    Quite!!
    Paul McNulty said:

    And the other general rule is that, if you advise people to plant for dry conditions, you'll be quoting for land-drains the next year, lol!

    Personally, I've done "mediterranean" designs when asked, but I think native plants are always most suited to our extremely changeable weather.

    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd said:

    As a general rule, most plants with grey or silvery leaves, furry leaves or succulent stems will tolerate full sun and drought conditions.
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