Drought tolerant plants

Summer is finally here and with it bring the question – what are the best drought tolerant plants to grow? With climate change we are finding the UK having hotter, longer spells of sunshine in the summer months. With this in mind, growing arid tolerant plants means you can still have an attractive garden even on the hottest of days. 

What are drought tolerant plants?

Dry loving plants are native to dry regions such as the Mediterranean and are popular due to their low maintenance. If you spend lots of time away from your house or are just too busy to water, drought tolerant plants are a great option.They’re useful for growing in a sunny border with free-draining soil and work well in low-maintenance gardens. They can also be planted in pots and containers for urban outside spaces. 

Beat heat and drought with these drought tolerant plants

Choosing the perfect arid lovingplant isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve put a list together of low maintenance, easy to keep alive plants… 

Trachycarpus Fortunei  

The Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm or Chusan palm, is a species of hardy evergreen palm tree in the family Arecaceae.

Cordyline ‘Australis’ 

Commonly known as the New Zealand cabbage tree, a robust branched monocot tree with a stout trunk and sword-like leaves. Buy yours here

Italian Cypress 

The Mediterranean cypress is native to the eastern Mediterranean region. It’s an evergreen tree that can grow up to 115ft tall and 10ft wide.

Lemon Tree  

The lemon is a species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to South Asia. 

Cycas revoluta 

Or sago palm, is a species of gymnosperm in the family Cycadaceae, native to southern Japan.

Mexican Grass Tree 

The Mexican Grass Tree is a species of flowering plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert and other xeric habitats in Northeastern Mexico.

Olive Trees  

Found traditionally in the Mediterranean this beautiful tree is the perfect arid conditions loving plant!

If you’re looking for drought tolerant plants in Norwich then get in touch today!