Lavender
LavandulaHardy and aromatic, perfect for borders. Very little water and full sun.
Full sunLow waterWind and saltFloweringAromatic
Plants
10 sun-tolerant plants for Mediterranean gardens
A very sunny garden and not sure what to plant? These plants cope with the Costa Daurada heat, add colour and need little water. Filter the ones that suit your garden.
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Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinusDecorative and useful in the kitchen. Copes with sun and drought and attracts pollinators.
Full sunLow waterWind and saltFloweringAromatic
Santolina
Santolina chamaecyparissusEvergreen and aromatic, lower than rosemary. Yellow flowers, ideal for borders.
Full sunLow waterWind and saltFloweringAromatic
Gazania
Gazania rigensA very free-flowering ground cover. Copes with full sun and dry spots.
Full sunLow waterWind and saltFlowering
African daisy
DimorphothecaFlowers in spring and summer. Easy to keep with little water.
Full sunLow waterFlowering
Lantana
Lantana camaraBrightly coloured flowers that attract butterflies. Ideal for beds or hanging baskets.
Full sunLow waterFlowering
Oleander
Nerium oleanderA very hardy coastal shrub. Large flowers on very little water.
Full sunLow waterWind and saltFloweringHedges or climbers
Toxic if swallowed. Take care with children and pets.
Succulents
Aloe, Echeveria, CrassulaThey store water in their leaves. For rockeries and pots, almost no upkeep.
Full sunLow water
Geranium
PelargoniumA terrace classic. Flowers almost all year with moderate watering.
Full sunFlowering
Hibiscus
HibiscusLarge, showy flowers. Needs a little more water in summer.
Full sunFlowering
Bougainvillea
BougainvilleaA climber with vivid flowers. Stands up to wind and salt once established.
Full sunLow waterWind and saltFloweringHedges or climbers
Agapanthus
AgapanthusBlue flowers in summer. Copes with sea air and drought.
Full sunLow waterWind and saltFlowering
Pittosporum
Pittosporum tobiraA dense, salt-tolerant hedge with scented flowers in spring.
Full sunLow waterWind and saltHedges or climbersFloweringAromatic
Tamarisk
TamariskThe coastal shrub par excellence. It copes with wind, salt and poor soil.
Full sunLow waterWind and saltFloweringHedges or climbers
Professional tip
To get the best from them, pair these plants with drip irrigation and well-drained soil. Waterlogging kills more Mediterranean plants than drought does.
If you live near the sea
Turn on the Wind and salt filter. Lavender, rosemary, bougainvillea, agapanthus, pittosporum and tamarisk are the safest bets on the seafront.
If you'd like us to help you choose and plant, see our garden design service.
Frequently asked questions
Which plants cope with salt spray near the sea?
Lavender, rosemary, bougainvillea, agapanthus, pittosporum and tamarisk are among the safest on the seafront.
When is the best time to plant?
In autumn. Plants root with the first rains and reach summer strong. Early spring works too.
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