Heirloom rose varieties for zone 4?

Check BBC Gardening site for some cold climate roses in England in the same zone.

My books say Alba roses such as 'Felicite Parmentier" will grow in zone 4. Most of the Moss, Gallica, Damask,Centifolia are all ok for zone 5, so I wonder if you have a 'micro climate' at the growing site that is a bit warmer than zone 4 anyway, or you are growing the roses near a brick or stone wall that would also be warmer whether its worth trying favourites to see.

Many of these roses have been growing in England for centuries so its well worth investigating what they are growing in zones similar to yours.

The University of Minnesota extension has an excellent list of all rose types that go down to zone 3, listed under "Selecting Hardy Roses for Northern Climates'.

Also some of the newer David Austin roses that look 'heritage' may be worth a look. Good luck.