Petal Pals
climber · 1958
Don Juan
Rosa 'Don Juan'
8-14 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Large-flowered, blooms on old or new wood at the ends of long stems.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
red
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
fruity/tea fragrance
Color Description
Red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
8-14 feet
Spread
3-8 feet
Soil
Fertile, moist, well-drained, loamy soil; adding organic matter or compost is recommended.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Generally considered disease resistant, though susceptible to black spot in some climates.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Medium; water regularly for the first year until established, then increase during periods of drought.
Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer for roses or a product with a 4-6-4 ratio every four weeks starting in the spring.
Pruning
Avoid pruning for the first two years. Prune in early spring as buds swell to shape and promote 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
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS certificate for best climber