We have climbing roses growing on the side of our car park, they get early morning and late night sun. I fertilize them several times during the year. We have a thick layer of wood shavings at the base of the rose plant. It blooms an awesome show each year it is David Austins' Paul's Himalayan Musk. (Thisis my first attempt at inserting a link, I hope it works.

http://www.davidaustinroses.com/engl....asp?Showr=658