why not put the garden fork into the soil around the plants and try to improre the drainage. Then try to improve the soil over the winter with grit etc.
I think they will be fine actually. i wouldnt cover them as there will be no air circulation and the plants will go mouldy.

Thanks seaburngirl, I'll try that. I wasn't sure about covering them for that reason. I'm worried that the roots will rot - it really has rained almost constantly since Sunday!

where in the ne are you. I grew up in sunderlandhence seaburn in my 'name'

I'm in rainy Middlesbrough! I can't believe the change in the weather as it was absolutely gorgeous on Saturday when I was planting!

Sorry to but in, but I'm from Stockton on Tees, and it has done nowt but rain here either.....:o( Still, I suppose it's good for the plants and saves watering, but it sure is giving them a good battering!

I'm in Hull and it has rained steadily since sunday. But saves watering.