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Donau
Reference photo

climber · 1913

Donau

Rosa

Franz Praskac✦ mild fragrance

8 to 12 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

climber

Bloom size

medium

Bloom habit

borne in clusters

Petal count

semi-double

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

vigorous

Color

purple

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

medium green

Foliage surface

semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

subtle, traditional rose scent

Color Description

deep lavender-violet to mauve-pink

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

8 to 12 feet

Spread

6 to 8 feet

Soil

fertile, well-drained soil

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

average water needs; keep moist but well-drained

Fertilizer

regular feeding with a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season

Pruning

prune lightly in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood; can be trained as a climber

Pests & Diseases

generally healthy, but standard rose care for blackspot and mildew is advised

🧬 Pedigree

Tausendschön x unstated

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