That's more than enough sun for good bloom.

In my Pacific Northwest climate zone, despite days of peek-a-boo sunshine (even during the middle of "summer"), variations in temperature, rain (we like to call it "a light drizzle of raindrops"), my KO roses thrive. No BS, no disease...they are hardy! :) I have a KO rose planted in my front yard along with spring through fall-flowering bulbs. I am adding a few more KO roses to the front yard.

I have my (arthritic) hands full tending to our small landscaped rose garden in our backyard. I love my OGRs and other non-KO roses. This is my little haven, a place of peace and undulated promise of hope.

KO roses are not particularly liked by one and all. I respect others' opinions regarding the same. I am foraying in a path that seems to work for my life.

Enjoy your KO roses!