Following as I ordered one for this fall and need to find a spot. How much shade are you talking about?

Rekha, it gets some afternoon sun but mostly shade in the morning.

I have an Olivia in about 4 hours in the Pacific NW. It MIGHT be enough if she wasn’t competing with tree roots but as it stands I‘m going to move her to a spot that should put her closer to six.

I think yours might live but I don’t know if it would thrive. My recommendation would be a little more sun.

I have one in about 3 hours of sun here in the south (7b) and she is not doing anything, just surviving. I would count the hours of actual direct sun and if it is 5 or better give her a try.

Sorry but Olivia prefers it sunny. Mine gets all day sun and heat with tons of blooms and no heat damage

Do you have another location ?

In zone 4, no modern rose is going to like growing in shade, especially if you are in a very northern latitude. I agree with Kristine, plus she is zone 8 probably south of you. Dianela is even farther south, and I agree with her, too. Sheila, as well. Diane

When I bought Olivia Rose Austin the DA website said she was good with shade. That was not my experience. Now that I lost (sadly) my big oak in a wind that gave a bit of dappled shade mid-afternoon to the garden, Olivia has just exploded in growth. So, I guess she was sulking in her not ideal spot the whole time, and is only now living up to expectations. The Poet's Wife is right next to her and has been fine the entire time. I'm also thinking that Desdemona doesn't like shade, either...contrary to some other reports. And I'm in California!