Author name: Louise Hughes

I'm Louise Hughes and I run the flower blog flowersfornow.com. I've been interested in flowers since I was a little girl and I love sharing my knowledge with others. I started the blog as a way to share my love of flowers with the world, and I hope to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of flowers as well.

Do roses need shade?

Hardiness: USDA zones 4 to 8. Light exposure: partial shade, dappled shade, light shade and full Sun. Blooming season: June to August, once. Size: between 15 and 40 feet tall (4.5 to 12 meters)! In spread, it exceeds 10 feet (3 meters). Soil requirements: well drained and fertile loam, clay, chalk or sand based soil …

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