Rosy Shade - Roses for Sun Challenged Gardens

Roses for shade? Well, almost. While all roses enjoy a full day in the sun, many will grow just fine in partial shade. Heavy bloomers and rugged rugosas that thrive in full sun, will bloom a little less in partial shade, but they will bloom. If you haven't been growing roses because you didn't think they'd be happy in your lightly shaded garden, take a second look at these varieties. Photo of Rose Marmalade Skies® 'Meimonblan' Courtesy of Star Roses.