5 shrubs that thrive in heavy rain and boggy conditions – they’ll even fill your garden with year-round colour, too

Exterior view of the house and garden with a water feature and gravel paths.

Thanks to climate change, we expect to see a lot more extreme weather in the coming years. While we can expect more hot, droughty summers, heavy downpours of rain are also becoming more common, which is why garden experts have revealed the five shrubs that can help flood-proof your garden.

Anyone who has a naturally boggy garden, or a garden that is prone to flooding, knows how the best flood-proof plants can make your garden look like a beautiful oasis. Plus, when you have plants that can help prevent flooding in your beds, you are using your garden as an excellent line of defence against flooding.