12 Shrubs That Like Wet Soil

You can add grit and gravel, but at the end of the day, you can’t control the weather, and most of the plants will start rotting if kept in wet soil. Also, a sloppy growing medium or a soil with poor drainage can be a problem for many green specimens, but not for these shrubs that like wet soil!

Botanical Name: Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diablo’

Diablo Ninebark has beautiful purple-black foliage and can tolerate moist soil. It also has pink-white flower clusters that later develop into small red fruits in summer.

 Botanical Name: Rosa gallica ‘Officinalis’

French Roses grow best in well-drained soil, but can constantly tolerate wet roots for quite some time. You can also plant them on raised beds. These have a more tightly packed petals within the flowers as compared to the regular roses.

Botanical Name: Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Gold’

Elderberries are deciduous shrubs that like wet soil. You can plant these in the garden, and they will grow quickly. Dry soil is not good for them, so ensure they are wet most of the time.

Botanical Name: Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’

Sorbaria Sem tolerates wet soil conditions and will do well in moist areas. It is small, growing upto 3-4 feet in height, making it perfect for smaller gardens and nooks. Plus, it has beautiful fern-like foliage.

Botanical Name:  Spiraea japonica

Spiraea japonica prefers moist but well-drained soil, while Spiraea salicifolia, will tolerate wet soil conditions. So, if you are someone who loves watering your plant a lot, this one’s for you!

Botanical Name: Cornus alba ‘Sibirica Variegata’

Red-Twig Dogwoods are great shrubs that thrive on wet clay soils. You’ll fall in love with its bright green leaves and red stems, that take that hue when the fall comes. It’s also alovely