Will roses grow in heavy clay soil?

Roses love clay soil. Because of the lack of quick drainage, clay soil can be rich in certain minerals that sandy soils are not and you don't have to water as often since the soil particles are very small and tend to clump together keeping them m... read more

Roses love clay soil. Because of the lack of quick drainage, clay soil can be rich in certain minerals that sandy soils are not and you don't have to water as often since the soil particles are very small and tend to clump together keeping them moist. read more

The whole gamut of widely cultivated shrubs from weigela to skimmia should do well, and if roses could choose where to grow they would probably opt for clay. Ivy, honeysuckle, clematis and wisteria are all gross feeders and should race away in heavy soil. read more

Growing roses in clay soil can be a challenge because the fine particles in clay soil compact to form a very hard layer that makes the clay almost impenetrable. Without proper drainage, your rose roots will sit in water collecting on the layer of clay and begin to rot. read more