Question
I live in Connecticut, zone 6B, and I love roses.  Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of sun in my flower beds.  Are there any roses that I can grow in an area that gets no more than 4 hours of direct sunshine?

Answer
As you know, most rose bushes need at least 6 hours of full sunshine. But there is a class of roses called Hybrid Musks which often do okay in 4 hours of sun plus shade. They are very hardy and although the flowers are not the shape of hybrid teas, they are always in bloom. There are pictures of Hybrid Musks with comments about them on my website so you can pick your favorite. Hope this helps.
http://www.theoldrosarian.com/