Climbing Rose - Don Juan
Rosa 'Don Juan'
A spectacular climbing rose that produces deep, velvety red blooms with an intoxicating fragrance throughout the growing season. The classic hybrid tea-shaped flowers are perfectly formed and hold their rich color without fading, making this climber ideal for arbors, fences, and pergolas. Don Juan combines the elegance of a hybrid tea with the vigor and coverage of a true climbing rose.
Sun
Full sun
Zones
5–9
USDA hardiness
Height
8-14 feet
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Climbing Rose - Don Juan · Zones 5–9
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day). Soil: Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist. Height: 8 ft. 0 in. - 14 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 4 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 3 feet-6 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Maintenance: Medium. Regions: Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
Bloom time: Fall, Spring, Summer
Advantages
- +Attracts: Attracts Pollinators
- +Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids, spider mites, and other rose pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigold
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies that commonly attack roses
Garlic
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew on roses
Clematis
Classic climbing companion that shares similar growing conditions and extends blooming season
Catmint
Repels aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Alliums
Strong scent deters aphids, thrips, and other soft-bodied insects harmful to roses
Parsley
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on rose aphids
Geranium
May repel Japanese beetles and other rose pests through natural compounds
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause yellowing and death
Large Trees
Compete heavily for nutrients and water, create excessive shade limiting rose blooming
Boxwood
Shallow root system competes with roses for surface nutrients and moisture
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good disease resistance, fairly tolerant of black spot and mildew
Common Pests
Aphids, spider mites, scale insects, Japanese beetles
Diseases
Black spot, powdery mildew, canker, rust