Zephirine Drouhin is a "shade-friendly" rose, meaning it can tolerate some shade, but it won't grow in full shade. This rose needs at least a half-day of light, and, for best blooms, we recommend eight hours of sun or more. However, Zephirine Drouhin are great climbing roses to plant on any side of a home or pergola, since it can handle a bit of shade.