"Farm1" please@askifyouwannaknow wrote:

"Nick" wrote in message
Will rhododendrons and azaleas grow in clay soil?

I have rhodo that does. But depends on how much clay you are talking
about. Nothing will grow in pure clay but, yes in clayey soil.

The clay is not a problem, but the poor drainage that it creates is a
big problem. Very few plants will grow in pockets in clay soil that
doesn't drain. They drown. Pond plants will do OK though. Most farm
ponds are built with a clay lining. That is how good pure clay is at
preventing water from penetrating. If you soil doesn't retain water
like that, then it is not a pure clay soil.
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