How much sun do roses require?
Roses prefer full sun but will perform well with at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. This question is particularly pertinent for the gardener who may not have the open space for a formal rose garden and has to select from the side of their house with the most appropriate exposure. In areas with intense summer heat, morning sun is preferable. Summer heat and intense sun may produce smaller and paler blossoms. In areas that do not have the intense summer heat choose the area with the most direct sunlight hours. Roses can grow in the shade, but don’t bother, they are usually spindly, unattractive, produce few if any blooms, and are more susceptible to insect and disease problems.
