description Rosa 'Don Juan' Overview
Rosa 'Don Juan' is a deep crimson climbing rose cultivar bred by Michele Malandrone and introduced in 1958. It is distinguished by its large, velvety, hybrid-tea-style blooms and a strong, notable fragrance. The plant produces repeat flushes of flowers throughout the growing season on long, vigorous canes. It is utilized by gardeners as a climbing ornamental for walls, fences, and pergolas in temperate climates.
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What makes the Rosa 'Don Juan' climbing rose unique?
Rosa 'Don Juan' is highly prized for its large, velvety, deep crimson hybrid-tea-style blooms and a strong, memorable fragrance. It is a climbing rose that produces repeat flushes of these striking flowers continuously throughout the growing season.
When was the Don Juan climbing rose introduced?
The cultivar was bred by Michele Malandrone and officially introduced to the market in 1958. Since then, it has remained one of the most popular red climbing roses among gardeners looking for both intense color and scent.
How much space does a Rosa 'Don Juan' vine need to grow?
Because it is a climbing rose, Rosa 'Don Juan' requires substantial vertical support and can reach heights of 8 to 10 feet. It needs to be trained along a sturdy trellis, fence, or arbor to properly support its heavy, repeat-blooming canes.
Does the Don Juan rose bloom more than once a year?
Yes, Rosa 'Don Juan' is a repeat-blooming variety that produces flushes of flowers throughout the entire growing season. With proper deadheading and care, you can expect continuous deep red blooms from spring well into the fall.
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