Monday, May 11, 2009

Are there any climbing roses that grow well in shade?

I want to put some roses in the garden that goes along the west side of my house. That side of the house does get sunlight, just not very much per day. Right now I just have some wildflowers growing there to fill the space. Thanks for any answers.

Are there any climbing roses that grow well in shade?
Hi you could try Zephirine Drouhin they grow good without to much sun they are for zone 5-9 they grow 15-20 foot high by 10 feet wide the grow on a trellis real well i hope this helps.
Reply:Zephirine Drouhin the almost thorn less climber will grow the best of all the climbing roses. As a general rule all roses need 6 hours of sunlight to do well. I have grown Zephirine Drouhin in 4 hours of indirect sun and had it bloom for me.





A question I have is how well do your wild flowers grow. Most wild flower cultivars need some sun and if you are satisfied with them, you should be satisfied with Zephrine Drouhin.





In addition to sunlight, well drained soil with a 30% minimum amout of organic material, 1 inch of water per week during growing season and a regular fertilizer program are most important. Zephrine Drouhin is reasonably disease resistant and since it is a climber will be easier to keep blackspot from splashing up from the ground on the lower leaves. Once your Zephrine is established remove 12 inches of foliage from the ground up.
Reply:! try 'Banksia'. its quite hardy and comes in beautiful light yellow and white as well!
Reply:No known variety will thrive in full shade. But there are several suitable varieties if you want to try to grow roses in partial shade.





Here is more information: http://www.backyardgarden.info/rosesinsh...
Reply:If you're looking for a hybrid form, I think you'll be out-of-luck. Many of those garden gems need to be pampered (climbers a little less so than show types), and need alot of sun light.





If you're less interested in that, you could probably find some species types, or natives that would do reasonably well in your garden situation. Ofcourse, even those would do better in more sun light. Look at a few of these options: Rosa multiflora or Rosa carolina.





If you're further interested, look at this website: www.GreatLakesRoses.com - They grow a variety of old fashioned and species roses. They also accept E-Mail questions. Perhaps they could help you further.





It would also be helpful to know where you live or which USDA hardiness zone you live in- you may get answers that won't survive where you live. I am in USDA hardiness zone 5.





Good luck-


I hope that this helps
Reply:yes many of your hybrid musk roses will tolerate alot of shade and still bloom..many would be available now by mail order because they would be bare root..my favorite..Mmd. Alfred Carriere...

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