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Chalk Tolerant Plants

The following plants will do well in shallow soils over chalk.
This is our recommended selection for growing in chalk, our full plant list can be found by using the a-z listings at the top of the screen or using the keyword search in the menu bar above, if you need something specific.

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ACER platanoides

Norway maple

leaves turn clear yellow in autumn

MULTIBUY individually £7.50 each, 10+ £6.00 each Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

ACER platanoides 'Crimson King'

Norway maple

Purple Norway maple, wind tolerant

H/Std £50.00 each

ACER platanoides 'Drummondii'

Norway maple

White variegated Norway maple

H/Std £50.00 each

Medium £45.00 each

BERBERIS

Barberry

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BRACHYGLOTTIS

(formerly Senecio), Shrubby ragwort

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BUXUS

Box, Boxwood

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CEANOTHUS

California lilac, Redroot

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CERCIS siliquastrum

Judas tree, Love tree

cerise-purple flowers

Small £25.00 each Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

Large £45.00 each Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

CISTUS

Rock rose

All Flower JUN-AUG

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COLUTEA arborescens

Bladder senna

A vigorous bush growing up to 12 feet with yellow pea flowers

£14.00 each

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Available late spring to early summer 2019 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.