Loam soils are good because they retain water and are rich in nutrients. But not all plants like this heavy soil. These perennials love him though.
A loamy soil is often better suited for perennial plants than a substrate that is too sandy and dry. Loamy soils store water and are usually rich in nutrients. However, if the soil is very clayey and therefore extremely heavy and compacted, you must make it more permeable with sand and gravel before planting perennials. But which perennials are actually suitable for sunny and semi-shady locations when the soil is rather loamy and moist?
Perennials that love clay soil and sun
The sun guarantees that the loamy subsoil doesn't get too damp. Many perennials thrive here. For example something like:
» Tall Phlox:
The Tall Flame Flower, also known as Phlox paniculata, is a real eye-catcher that comes in many colors. It blooms in white, pink, red or violet, tirelessly from July to September. A loamy, nutrient-rich soil is perfect. But be careful, because the phlox reacts negatively to waterlogging.
» Sunbride and Suneye:
The sun bride and the sun eye are real sun lovers and with their warm colors a bright eye-catcher from July to September. The sun's eye flowers yellow and, depending on the variety, has double or double flowers. The sun bride shows a color spectrum from yellow to orange to red. Some varieties also have flowers with color gradients. Both perennials are easy to care for. A loamy soil is also no problem.
» Asters:
Bright splashes of color until autumn: this is how many asters appear. The Tawny Aster is a tall variety and perfect for the back of the bed. It grows up to 160 centimeters high and has pink or purple flowers. With a loamy soil and plenty of sun, the profusely flowering perennial makes a great garden dweller.
Perennials that love clay soil and part shade/shade
For shady garden areas, there are also many perennials that do well in loamy soil. Important: Waterlogging should not form. So keep itKeep a close eye on the soil and plants. The advantage is that you hardly have to water at all. Suitable for the shadow are for example:
» Magnificent Piers:
The magnificent spar is ideal for partially shaded and shady locations if the soil is not too heavy. Delicate panicles of flowers in white, pink or light red appear above the dense, green foliage. It flowers from June to September.
» Autumn Monkshood:
The autumn monkshood is well suited for shady and partially shaded locations. It needs a lot of water and thrives on loamy soil. Monkshood shows blue-purple flowers in September and October.
» Hostas and Ferns:
In addition to the many flowering perennials, there are also green perennials that also thrive in loamy soil. Hostas and ferns, for example, love a moist, loamy substrate and are undemanding perennials. Dig up before planting and improve heavy soil with gravel, sand and compost - then almost nothing can go wrong!
Tip:
Not happy with the clayey soil in your garden? Then find out here how to improve clay soil.