Suggestions for a friend:

- Site is on the flood-plain of a river
- Lots of sun although last frost can be late May
- Mix of shrubs/large perennials and quite tall trees
- Ideally plant/sow and forget

I suppose the main consideration is they must tolerate having their feet
wet for several days in a wet winter.

Thanks!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
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