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Plants for strong winds

bessmount

By Bessmount

United Kingdom

I live by the Mersey and the garden suffers very strong winds. Can you suggest some shrubs and perennials.
Thanks.



  • Question asked on 6 Jun, 2008

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spritzhenry
Spritzhenry
 

Tamarix, Viburnum tinum, some of the Hebes, Brachyglottis, Pyracantha, Ceanothus, Potentilla, Spartiun junceum are examples of shrubs...Perennials: Armeria, Achillea, Coreopsis vercillicata, Penstemon, Veronica spicata, Phlox subulata, various ornamental grasses. List could go on - hope that lot gives you some ideas.

6 Jun, 2008

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