Petal Pals
climber · 1958
Don Juan
Rosa 'Don Juan'
6-14 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
4 inches
Bloom habit
cupped to full, carried singly or in small clusters
Petal count
40+ petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
old-rose perfume
Color Description
Dark crimson or velvety red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6-14 feet
Spread
3-8 feet
Soil
Rich and moist soil that allows for drainage.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Regular preventative fungicide applications are usually required, particularly in humid climates.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Medium; keep soil moist and increase during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer for roses or a product with a 4-6-4 ratio every four weeks starting in the spring.
Pruning
Prune in the spring after the first round of blooms fade to shape and promote new growth; remove dead or damaged growth at any time.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew, rust, rose rosette, aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges, leafhoppers, and spider mites.
🧬 Pedigree
New Dawn × New Yorker