Roses to grow in NJ and the prettyest fastest.,Hartyest?

Question

I am trying to figuer out which roeses to plant here in nj full sun
and I hope the ground hogs dont eat those too
also hwta type of roes in no sun,or partial sun..thanks

Answer 1

I don't think full sun in New Jersey will be your problem. The summer humidity will be the culprit for causing disease. Look for roses that are not prone to mildew.
Most roses do prefer 6-8 hours of sun but there are a few that tolerate less direct light. Two groups bloom and remain free of disease but they still require a minimum of 3 hours of direct or 6 hours of dappled sunlight. The Old Noisette, or Champneys type as are Pemberton's and Lambert's Hybrid Musks (HM). The roses most noted for shade are
Ballerina (HM) http://www.californiagardens.com/Plant_Pages/Roses/ballerina_aspect.htm
Bubble Bath (HM)
http://www.antiqueroseemporium.com/rose-1102.html
http://www.rainyside.com/features/plant_gallery/shrubs/RosaBallerina.html
Sally Holmes (HM)
Of these I grow both Ballerina and Sally Holmes.
I think Sally benefits from less light by putting out less crowded corymbs of flowers.
To grow roses under less than perfect light it is best to have roses very close to the species they were bred from and to supply all other cultural requirements. They need good drainage, lots of organics in the soil, and as little competition with tree roots as possible for nutrients or water. So you must be extra diligent in assuring an adequate supply of these requirements to ensure health and bloom.
When I first plant a rose I dig a 2x2x2 foot hole. I keep 1/2 the soil from the hole and amend it with compost blended with 5 cups of Whitney Farm Organic Rose and Flower 4-6-2 or one cup each fish meal, kelp meal, alfalfa meal, bone meal, cotton seed meal (or other seed meal).
While the roots are establishing I water generously. This will be easier in NJ than here in the NW where I have a summer drought. Compost the root area by covering it with newspaper ,to suppress weeds, then 3-4 inches of mulch. This may create a slight mound after the rose is first planted but this will settle after a year.
I also spray with compost tea in the summer months alternating with a foliar spray of Growmore seaweed extract and Alaska® Fish Fertilizer 5-1-1.
I use 1 cup alfalfa pellets every spring & again in summer in addition to 1-2 cups of the Whitneys. I fertilize Valentine's day, Memorial day, & Labor Day.

Answer 2

Roses prefer 6-8 hours of sunlight. I do not recommend putting roses in the shade. Hardy roses: Peace, Chicago Peace, Queen Elizabeth, Chrysler Imperial. You can also shop for ones that say they are disease resistant. I have had very good luck with these roses. They transplant well so they will bloom this year.

Good Luck!