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Best Roses for Shady North-Facing Gardens in Ontario: Rugosas and Hybrid Musks

Rugosas tolerate shade well. Another excellent group is Hybrid Musks—hardy, with double, attractive flowers. They don't have hybrid tea form but bloom prolifically.

Recommended Hybrid Musks

Buff Beauty
Felicia
Lavender Lassie
Skyrocket

Source: Pickering Nurseries (Ontario). Plant 8 inches deep for winter survival.

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