35 of the Best Shade-Tolerant Roses

27.06.2023 - 04:03 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren

I have a confession to make: I adore roses, but I rarely give them exactly what they need to look their best.

One of my most common offenses? Planting them in too much shade.

I can’t help myself. I rarely have the perfect location available with eight hours of direct sun, and no nearby trees or buildings to block the light. But I want to enjoy my roses anyway!

Does this sound like you?

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Right now, I have several bushes growing in way too much shade and, you know what? They’re doing great.

A few are a little leggy or growing towards the light rather than completely upright, but they flower as faithfully as ever.

If you’re similarly afflicted with less-than-ideal sunshine, you might be wondering if rose cultivation is even an option for you.

I’m here to tell you: Yep, it is. But you need to choose the right one.

We’ve got you covered. Here are 35 fantastic options that we’ll discuss:

As I mentioned, roses in shadier areas will probably be leggier and they might grow a bit crooked as they reach for the sun. They’re also more prone to pests and diseases.

You’ll want to practice preventative measures like watering at the soil level in the morning rather than sprinkling the leaves, and make use of dormant oils in the winter.

Now, let’s take a look at these beautiful plants!

Extraordinarily disease resistant, shade tolerant, and hardy in Zones 3b through 9b, this alba rose has it made in the shade.

‘Maiden’s Blush’ aka ‘Alba Incarnata’ has been around for centuries and continues to top best-of lists all over the place.

While it blooms just once in