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Initial post 11 JUL 06 by KB
I seeking roses that bloom with only four hours of afternoon sun. I need them to be hardy to Zone 5 in  Canada.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thank you.
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Reply #1 of 1 posted 12 AUG 06 by Bill Raimond
Hi,The Vintage Gardens Catalog (which I just received) recommends two Floribundas for a shade garden, i.e., 'Escapade' and 'Iceberg'. I understand that they have tested these two roses along with a number of other rose varieties.  There are no Hybrid Teas listed, however, there is quite a list  of  Hybrid Musks, Noisettes, Polyanthas, and Modern Shrub Roses.   Vintage  lists  two  roses which  they  say  "have  done splendidly in little direct  sunlight (three hours), 'Ballerina' (HM) and 'Bubble Bath' (HM)".  I also understand that Vintage has grown their listed shade tolerant roses for at least three years in the shade with good performance.  You might want to check out page 350 (Roses For Shade) in their catalogue (Vintage Gardens book of Roses).  I don't know whether the Roses For Shade information is also listed in their web site.
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