Shrubs for areas of chalky soil (A to C)
ARBUTUS to COTONEASTER
DEUTZIA to HYPERICUM
ILEX to PYRACANTHA
RHUS to YUCCA
Here's a list of some shrubs which grow well in areas of chalky soil - the list is not exhaustive and any suggestions of further suitable shrubs will be welcome.
*: E = evergreen
Figures in brackets indicate the approximate height in feet usually attained after 10 years under average conditions.
| ARBUTUS | ||
| UNEDO (10) | E | Waxy, white flowers then orange fruit in November |
| ARUNDINARIA (Bamboo) | ||
| gigantea (9) | E | |
| debilis (10) | E | yellow, or green, or purple |
| variegata (2) | E | Dwarf Bamboo with varigated white and green leaves |
| AUCUBA (SPOTTED LAUREL) | ||
| JAPONICA CROTONIFOLIA (6) | E | Speckled, gold variegations on glossy green leaves. |
| -VARIEGATA (7) | E | Golden mottled leaf. Female produces red berries if fertilised. |
| BERBERIS (BARBERRY) | ||
| BUXIFOLIA NANA (2) | E | Orange flowers April-May. Slow growing |
| DARWINII (8) | E | Orange flowers in spring. |
| LINEARIFOLIA ORANGE KING (6) | E | Deep orange flowers in April. |
| LOG' APRICOT QUEEN (5) | E | Apricot flowers in April. |
| X MEDIA RED JEWEL (5) | Semi-evergreen, dark red foliage, yellow flowers. | |
| OTTAWENSIS GOLD RING (4) | Deciduous, purple foliage with gold edge. | |
| - SUPERBA (7) | Vigorous growth, rich purple foliage. | |
| STENOPHYLLA (8) | E | Golden yellow flowers during April-may. Good as a hedge. |
| X THUNBERGII (4) | Green leaves red berries & foliage in autumn. | |
| - ATROPURPUREA (5) | Purple leaves turning red in autumn. | |
| - AUREA (3) | Yellow foliage turns slowly green, needs wind protection & some shade. | |
| - BAGATELLE (1) | Coppery-red foliage, dense dwarf habits. | |
| - HARLEQUIN (4) | Purple, pink & cream variegated foliage. | |
| -ROSE GLOW (4) | New shoots mottled pink & silver. | |
| VERRUCULOSA | E | Slow compact growth, yellow flowers. |
| BUDDLEIA (BUTTERFLY BUSH) | ||
| ALTERNIFOLIA (8) | Scented lilac flowers from Jun-Aug. | |
| DAVIDII BLACK KNIGHT (8) | Dark purple flowers from Jul-Oct | |
| - EMPIRE FLUE (7) | Rich violet flowers with an orange eye. | |
| - HARLEQUIN (5) | Cream & green variegated foliage, reddish flowers | |
| - LE DE FRANCE (7) | Deep violet-blue flws with an orange eye | |
| - PINK DELIGHT (7) | Large pink flower panicles Jun-Oct | |
| - ROYAL RED (7) | Reddish-purple flowers from Jul-Oct | |
| - WHITE BOUQUET (6) | Scented, pure white flowers from Jul-Oct | |
| FALLOWIANA LOCHINCH (6) | Broad, blue flower spikes, silver-grey foliage | |
| GLOBOSA (10) | Orange ball-like flowers from May-Jun | |
| BUXUS (BOX) | ||
| SEMPERVIRENS (8) | E | Slow growing, masses of small, green leaves. |
| - BALLS | E | Cut into the shape of a ball. Trim to retain shape. |
| - PYRAMIDS | E | Cut to the shape of a pyramid. Trim to retain shape. |
| CEANOTHUS | ||
| AUTUMNAL BLUE (7) | E | Blue flowers in late summer & autumn |
| BURKWOODII (6) | E | Rich blue flowers from May-Jun, small leaves |
| BLUE MOUND (5-6) | E | Blue flowers, small evergreen foliage |
| CONCHA | E | Deep blue flowers on arching branches |
| DENTATUS (7) | E | Bright blue flowers from May-Jun, small leaves |
| GLOIRE DE VERSAILLES (8) | Blue flowers from Jul-Sept | |
| MARIE SIMON (6) | Panicles of pink flowers from July-Sept | |
| PUGETS BLUE (8) | E | Dense growing, bright blue flowers from May-Jun |
| THYRSIFLORUS REPENS (4) | E | Mid-blue flowers from May-June. Good ground cover. |
| VEITCHIANUS | E | Deep blue flowers, very hardy form |
| CHOISYA | ||
| AZTEC PEARL (5) | E | Fragrant, white flowers from May-Jun |
| TERNATA (8) | E | Fragrant, white flowers from May-Jun. |
| - SUNDANCE | E | Golden foliage all year round, sweet scented white flowers, May-Jun. |
| CISTUS (SUN ROSES) All varieties | ||
| ALAN FRADD (4) | E | Large white flower with purple blotch |
| X CORBARIENSIS (2) | E | Crimson tinted buds open to white flowers |
| X PURPUREUS (5) | E | Rosy-crimson flowers with maroon blotch, Spreading habit |
| SILVER PINK (3) | E | Silver-pink flowers grey-green foliage. Hardy |
| SUNSET (3) | E | Vivid cerise flowers Jun-Oct. Sage green foliage. |
| COTONEASTER | ||
| CONGESTUS NANA (6") | E | Very slow growing, minute green leaves |
| CONSPICUUS DECORUS (3) | E | Orange-red berries in autumn, prostrate growth |
| CORNUBIA (10) | E | Semi-evergreen, red berries in autumn, |
| DAMMERI CORAL BEAUTY (1) | E | Coral-red berries in autumn, spreading habit |
| EXBURYENSIS (7) | E | Apricot-yellow fruit in autumn |
| FRANCHETII (8) | Silver-grey foliage, arching branches, red berries | |
| HORIZONTALIS (4) | Red berries & foliage in autumn. Grows well against a wall with fan-like branches | |
| - VARIEGATUS (4) | Variegated foliage, turning red in autumn, red berries | |
| LACTEUS (7) | E | Vigorous grower, bunches of orange-red berries in late winter. |
| MICROPHYLLUS (3) | E | Prostrate growth, scarlet berries in autumn |
| SALICIFOLIUS FLOCUSSUS (6) | E | Scarlet berries, shiny green leaf |