I would LOVE to trade Rose of Sharon 'Blue Bird' for 'Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow' plant.

I personally have some roses in less than ideal locations because I love them and I just have to try to work with the conditions on my little plot of land... so I can understand that impulse. I happen to also love hydrangea (I have almost 60) so my most shady spots are full of lovely things too. My Penelope gets morning sun but I think Penelope just wants to be a big rose. I have Marie Pavie in several locations but the one I mention above is actually in a bed with hydrangea- dappled sun at best- and she is doing great. I see no real difference in vigor between the shade garden Marie Pavie and the ones in more sun but they are all youngish roses so I am sure that will change over time. I really do like her. I have not grown playgirl (a floribunda) but I have seen her growing in less than optimal light (part sun) and doing well. Heirloom lists Playgirl as shade tolerant. She is medium pink. I've heard others say that Gruss an Aachen is shade tolerant. I have her and she is lovely but she gets plenty of sun in my yard so I can't speak to shade tolerance. Antique Rose Emporium has a whole list of shade tolerant roses just in case for some reason you haven't looked at their site yet.

Hello, I just brought in a bouquet of Christopher Marlowe. He seems to do well in the rain too. I just love the way he changes colors so dramatically. Also Mister Lincoln is blooming away still. It is so squishy here, that moss has become a part of the garden. Even after two days of no rain, it still hasn't dried out yet. Nice list peg! Lots of good ones. Now I think I have to get Blueberry Hill. :o)

Can you show us Marjorie Fair close up? I once wanted to get this rose. Now I have no room left for any rose. Pretty picture. Kathy