RE: re. planting roses in clay


Jennifer,
 
I agree with Joe.  At the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden over 3500 varieties roses (including modern hybrid teas, old garden roses, chinas and teas, bourbons, etc.) are planted in heavy clay with drip irrigation.  We do not amend the soil before planting but do put down shredded tree clippings as a mulch.  The plants do very well.  Drainage is critical. 
 
Cheers,
Bracey
San Jose
-----Original Message-----
From: Gemcopley@cs.com [mailto:Gemcopley@cs.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 11:56 AM
To: medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
Subject: re. planting roses in clay

Dear Friends, another question for the rose experts: would you advocate deep tilling before planting a new bed of new roses ? I don't mean new varieties. The soil is heavyish clay in Med. France.
Very many TIA.
Jennifer







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