With good drainage, roses will grow in almost any soil. Roses are heavy feeders and need a lot of nutrients, organic, chemical or both. During planting a lot of water should be used to prevent wilting. Most hybrid teas and floribundas are tender to Maine winters. The bud union should be buried several inches in the ground and some winterizing will be required.
Most roses require some effort to reduce effects of disease and insects.
However, certain roses are more resistant to insect and disease damage than others. The Continuous blooming roses need to be pruned annually. The once blooming roses are pruned only to the degree desired by the owner. There are many different kinds of roses. Depending on a person's likes and available effort to put into the roses, there are roses for everyone.