Climbing Rose 'Don Juan'

'Don Juan' is a classic large-flowered climbing hybrid tea rose renowned for its deep velvety red, highly fragrant blooms and strong climbing habit. Introduced in 1958 by Malandrone (PP1864), it remains a favorite for walls, pillars, and arbors.

• Family: Rosaceae
• Genus: Rosa
• Cultivar: 'Don Juan'
• Also known as: PP1864
• Hybridized by: Malandrone
• Introduced: 1958

Key Features: Large (4–5 inch), full, cupped blooms of deep crimson-red with a strong, classic damask fragrance. Blooms in flushes from late spring through fall. Dark green, leathery foliage. Vigorous climber reaching 8–12 feet. Hardy in USDA zones 6–9. Best in full sun with good air circulation.

Landscape Uses: Walls, fences, arbors, pillars, and trellises. Train canes horizontally to encourage lateral flowering shoots. Deadhead for repeat bloom.