Don Juan
Best vigorous climber for stunning, fragrant garden displays.
The Don Juan rose is a striking climber known for its abundant, large, dark velvety-red blooms. Each flower is full, cupped, and boasts over 40 petals, emitting a delightful tea-like, fruity fragrance. Its glossy, leathery dark green foliage provides a beautiful contrast, making it an excellent choice for white fences or as a dramatic accent in the garden. This rose also makes a superb cut flower, bringing its beauty indoors. It's a continually blooming variety, ensuring color throughout the season.
$60.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2598
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+52%
Above average
Type
Climbing Roses
/ Climbing Roses
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a highly aromatic and traditional rose scent
- Gardeners seeking to adorn vertical spaces with a strong, beautiful rose
- Enthusiasts desiring a classic, richly colored rose with elegant bloom structure
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring disease-resistant varieties for less upkeep
- Individuals with limited dexterity or those handling roses frequently
- Novice gardeners unfamiliar with the specific care requirements of climbing roses
Performance breakdown
Bloom intensity
Deep velvety-red petals create a high-impact visual statement in any garden.
Fragrance profile
Rich tea and fruity notes provide a classic, sophisticated olfactory experience.
Climbing vigor
Robust growth habit makes it ideal for covering fences and trellises.
Rebloom consistency
Reliable, continual flowering ensures vibrant color throughout the entire growing season.
Foliage quality
Glossy, leathery leaves offer a polished look even when not blooming.
Cut flower utility
Sturdy stems and full blooms transition beautifully from garden to vase.
Key Specs
Type
Climbing Roses
Color
Dark velvety red
Fragrance
Very Fragrant
Hardiness Zone
5 - 10
Size
9' - 10' x 6'
Rebloom
Continual Blooming
Bloom Type
Cupped | Full
Year
1958
Features
- Abundant large dark velvety-red blooms
- Delightful tea-like, fruity fragrance
- Glossy, leathery dark green foliage
- Continual blooming for season-long color
- Excellent as a cut flower
- Striking climbing habit
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust growth of these roses. Many highlight their vigorous nature, abundant, fragrant blooms, and impressive disease resistance, making them a reliable choice for gardeners. The plants arrive healthy and establish quickly, exceeding expectations for beauty and performance in various climates. This consistent reliability contributes significantly to high satisfaction, affirming their reputation for delivering stunning and enduring garden displays.
Know before you buy
Yes, as a climbing variety that reaches up to 10 feet, it requires a sturdy support system like a trellis, fence, or arbor to train its canes properly.
The Don Juan is a continual bloomer, meaning it will produce waves of flowers from the start of the season until the first frost, rather than blooming just once.
This variety is hardy in zones 5 through 10, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates. In colder regions, ensure it is planted in a location protected from harsh winter winds.
Yes, it is considered very fragrant. You can expect a distinct, pleasant tea-like and fruity scent that carries well in the air, especially on warm days.
Absolutely. The large, full, cupped blooms hold up well as cut flowers, making them an excellent choice for bringing the garden's color and fragrance inside.
You should plan for a mature size of approximately 9 to 10 feet in height and 6 feet in width. Ensure you provide enough space for air circulation to keep the foliage healthy.
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