Can Roses Grow in Shade
Most roses need full sun, but a few tolerate partial shade — around four hours of direct sun. In shade expect fewer blooms and more disease; choose shade-tolerant varieties and give them the brightest spot available.
Roses are sun-lovers, and the honest answer is that most need at least six hours of direct sun to flower freely. That said, a number of tougher roses will manage in partial shade — roughly four to five hours of sun, or dappled light — including many old garden roses, some hybrid musks, and shade-tolerant climbers.
In less sun, expect fewer flowers, longer gaps between flushes, and a greater tendency to disease, since shaded foliage stays damp. Give shade-grown roses the brightest position you can, ensure good airflow, and pick varieties known to tolerate lower light.