Don Juan™ Potted Climbing Rose
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About Don Juan™ Potted Climbing Rose
Rosa ‘Don Juan’ — Climbing Hybrid Tea Rose
The Don Juan™ Potted Climbing Rose is a legendary dark-velvet red climber celebrated for its large, richly colored blooms and intoxicating fragrance. Ideal for arbors, trellises, fences, or as a bold vertical accent, this classic climbing rose brings both drama and durability.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Climbing Hybrid Tea Rose
🧬 Breeder: Michele Malandrone (Italy, 1958)
🎨 Color: Dark velvety red with deep intensity
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–40 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Large, full, cupped to flat blooms (~4″ across)
🔁 Flowering: Frequent repeat blooming from early summer through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Strong tea/fruit-rose scent
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long cut stems with dramatic form
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Vigorous climbing shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10
📐 Spacing: ~4–6′ apart when trained on structure
↕️ Height: ~8–12′+ (can reach 10-14′ in ideal conditions)
↔️ Width: ~4-6′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — performs well in many climates but benefits from full sun and good air flow
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Powerful color depth even in strong sun; vigorous growth in many regions
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest
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