Roses for Shade
The truth is that roses are not good shade plants. To bloom their best, they need at least 6 hours of direct sun. Shady situations cause all sorts of disease problems, especially blackspot. But what if you have a shady garden and are dying to try roses anyway? Well, then you're like a lot of people. And many have had pretty good success. The key is to plant in the sunniest possible spot (shade all day just doesn't work), water in the morning so plants dry off quickly, and choose disease- resistant, free-blooming varieties.
Among the best roses for shade are the floribundas and shrubs. Your best choices include `Apricot Nectar' (apricot), 'Iceberg' (white), 'Livin Easy' (orange), 'Margaret Merrill' (white), 'Sexy Rexy' (pink), 'Singing' in the Rain' (orange) and 'Sunsprite' (yellow) among the floribundas, and 'Carefree Delight' (pink with a white eye) among the shrubs.
If insects such as aphids or beetles become troublesome, Bayer Advanced™ offers several control options. Bayer Advanced™ kills on contact and remains effective for up to 30 days. Bayer Advanced™ 12-Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Concentrate provides up to 12 months of systemic insect control and is easy to apply to rose roots. Read and follow label instructions exactly, making sure the insect pest you need to control is listed.
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