# Best plants for dry gardens: on tough, drought-tolerant plants that thrive

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Podcast: [BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbc-gardeners-world-magazine-podcast-1364995)
Published: 2026-07-02T00:07:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1574

## Resource

RHS Hyde Hall curator Ian Le Gros shares his top plant picks for dry gardens, exposed sites and climate-resilient planting. Discover drought-tolerant favourites including euphorbias, eucalyptus, palms and evergreen shrubs that deliver year-round colour, structure and scent, even in tough conditions. Ian explains how these hardy plants thrive in wind, gravel and free-draining soils, while offering practical gardening advice for creating a beautiful low-maintenance garden. Whether you’re planning a Mediterranean-style border, updating a dry garden or searching for resilient plants that can cope with hotter summers, discover expert inspiration and planting ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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