Botanical profile

Climbing rose 'Don Juan'

Latin name
Rosa 'Don Juan'
Common name
Climbing rose 'Don Juan'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Don Juan', a climbing rose with an intense character and deep fragrance, is known for its large, double, dark velvet-red flowers with thick, satiny petals forming an elegantly structured cup. Its powerful, rich, and captivating fragrance makes it one of the most popular red climbers for gardens where scent is as sought after as visual impact. The flowers are produced in regular clusters and offer sustained blooming that beautifully enhances arches, pergolas, and trellises. Its dark green, dense, and vigorous foliage creates a spectacular contrast with the depth of the red and contributes to good overall resistance. Appreciated for its chromatic intensity and remarkable floral quality, Rosa 'Don Juan' brings passion, elegance, and distinct verticality to the garden while actively attracting pollinating insects.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 6
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly the first year to encourage rooting. Then, water deeply during periods of heat or drought.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-23°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Velvety red
Fruiting
Occasional rose hip production
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Climbing
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 ft (3 m)
Width
300 cm (10 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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