This rose is classified as a Boubon climber but it does take time to finally climb. It can also be kept as a large shrub by just pruning it back hard in the spring. Also it can be grown in semi shade but you won't get as many blooms. It is also prone to black spot which shade tends to increase. Zone 4 is too cold for this rose as zone 6 is about it's limit.

My Wayside Garden catalog lists it as a zone 5-9 climber. Most references say 8-12' tall. Some may grow it as a bush by cutting it back severly. I'd say you'd be pushing your luck growing it in zone 4, but if you can find the right spot for it, like a protected, warm, south facing wall, and mulch heavily to get it thru the winter it might be worth trying. I just planted one a few weeks ago, but I'm a zone 5-6. There are some rugosa hybrid climbers that are zone 3 that you may find suitable.

I have been growing this rose in the semi-shade for the last three years...seems to be doing alright. i suppose it would do better in the sun, but that is not an option for me at the moment. i am in a zone 5 (in canada)

You may wish to look at Douglas Green's book "Tender Roses for Tough Climates". He grows roses in Ontario in Zone 4 using a simple method he's developed. I notice that Zephirine Drouhin is mentioned in the index. Good luck!

I have three Zephirine Drouhin that made it unscathed through our winter with many -20 F days.

check rogers roses site.he details that information.

This is a zone 6 rose at best. It's great but it has a tendency to get fungus in humid climates... one of it's attributes is that it is nearly thornless... If you do a rose search within Find My Rose it lists the hardiness zone of any rose that you are searching...

yes you can grow it. based in my plants i would say it is more of a shrub rose. it does repeat.