Climbing roses for north-facing or shady walls

Not all climbing roses need lots of sun, some will work in the shade too, so you can still enjoy roses in more challenging conditions

Our gardening experts have put together this list of recommended climbing roses for shady or north facing walls

English shrub roses that will also climb

Many English Shrub roses make good climbers and will flower on a north-facing wall, pillar or arch. If grown as shrubs in the open ground they will perform well in partially shaded positions:

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