Don Juan Climbing Rose Live Plant – Fragrant Red Rose Bush, Large-Flowered Climber, 5-7 Inch Tall Starter

Overview

Experience the timeless charm and intoxicating scent of the Don Juan Climbing Rose live plant. Renowned for its rich, velvety red blooms and strong, sweet fragrance, this climbing rose is a true garden gem. Unlike many other climbing roses, the Don Juan stands out for its exceptional aroma, making it a favorite for both visual appeal and olfactory delight. As a large-flowered climber, it produces abundant blossoms that create a dramatic display, ideal for adorning walls, pergolas, or trellises. This robust rose is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking to add vertical interest and a touch of romance to their outdoor spaces. The Don Juan rose plant, known botanically as Rosa ‘Don Juan’, is a vigorous grower that can transform any ordinary fence or structure into a breathtaking floral masterpiece.

Key Benefits

The Don Juan Climbing Rose live plant offers a multitude of benefits that make it an indispensable addition to any garden. Its unique characteristics provide both aesthetic pleasure and practical advantages:

• Exquisite Fragrance: One of the few red climbing roses that produces a truly captivating and strong fragrance, filling your garden with a delightful, classic rose scent.
• Stunning Visual Impact: Features large, deep red blooms that are visually striking and make a bold statement, perfect for creating focal points in your landscape.
• Versatile Climbing Habit: Ideal for training on trellises, arbors, fences, or walls, adding vertical beauty and maximizing garden space. The large-flowered climbing rose habit makes it perfect for such applications.
• Cut Flower Potential: Its long stems make the blooms excellent for cutting, allowing you to bring the beauty and fragrance of fresh roses indoors.
• Hardy & Resilient: Grows well across a wide range of climates (USDA zones 5-10), demonstrating good resistance to common rose diseases when properly cared for.
• Vigorous Growth: A strong grower that can reach impressive heights of 10-12 feet at maturity, quickly establishing itself and providing abundant blooms.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden, contributing to a healthy ecosystem.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Don Juan Climbing Rose live plant is a rewarding experience that ensures a vibrant display of blooms. These roses thrive with proper attention to their specific needs. For optimal growth and flowering, plant your Don Juan rose plant in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Full sun is crucial for prolific blooming and strong growth. Ensure the soil is well-draining, fertile, and rich in organic matter. Amending the planting site with compost or well-rotted manure a few months before planting can significantly enhance soil quality. When planting, dig a hole that is twice the diameter of the pot it was grown in and about the same depth. Gently remove the plant from its container, loosen any circling roots, and place it in the hole, ensuring the bud union (the swollen part where the rose was grafted) is at or slightly above soil level in colder climates, or slightly below in warmer ones.

Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells and the first growing season, to establish a strong root system. Avoid overhead watering to minimize fungal diseases; instead, water at the base of the plant. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced rose fertilizer, and again after the first flush of blooms. Pruning is essential for maintaining shape, encouraging new growth, and maximizing flower production. In late winter or early spring, remove dead, damaged, or weak canes. Train the main canes horizontally along your support structure to encourage more lateral shoots and, consequently, more flowers. Protecting the base of the plant with mulch in winter can help insulate the roots in colder zones. Regular inspection for pests and diseases will help you address any issues promptly, ensuring your climbing rose care routine keeps your plant healthy and thriving.

Size & Details

You will receive one Don Juan Climbing Rose live plant, which is a starter plant measuring approximately 5-7 inches tall. This plant will be shipped without a pot, with its roots carefully protected for transit. Upon arrival, it is recommended to plant it as soon as possible to minimize stress. At maturity, this vigorous fragrant red rose bush can reach an impressive height of 10-12 feet, making it an excellent choice for vertical gardening. Its spread will depend on how it is trained and pruned, typically covering an area of 3-5 feet wide. Expect a moderate to fast growth rate, quickly establishing itself and beginning to produce its signature large, fragrant red blooms. This rose is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5-10, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates. It is a long-lived perennial that will provide years of beauty and fragrance to your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The Don Juan Climbing Rose live plant can grow to an impressive height of 10-12 feet at maturity, making it ideal for large trellises or walls. Its spread can be managed by training and pruning, typically reaching 3-5 feet wide.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Don Juan Climbing Rose is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in garden settings where it can receive ample sunlight and space to climb. It is not suitable for long-term indoor cultivation.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This rose requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce abundant blooms and maintain vigorous growth. Full sun exposure is highly recommended for best results.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: The Don Juan Climbing Rose is considered moderately easy to care for, especially with consistent watering, proper fertilization, and annual pruning. It’s a great choice for gardeners with some experience in climbing rose care.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: You will receive a healthy 5-7 inch tall starter plant, shipped bare root or with minimal soil, carefully packaged to ensure its safety during transit. It is ready for immediate planting upon arrival.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: With proper care, your Don Juan rose plant may produce its first blooms in the first growing season, typically in late spring to early summer. Established plants will bloom profusely throughout the growing season.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The Don Juan Climbing Rose is hardy in USDA zones 5-10. In colder zones, providing winter protection, such as mulching the base, can help ensure its survival.
• Q: What’s the best way to support this large-flowered climbing rose? A: To support this vigorous climber, you will need a sturdy trellis, arbor, fence, or wall. Guide the canes horizontally to encourage more flowering laterals and tie them gently to the support as they grow.
• Q: What makes the Don Juan rose special? A: The Don Juan rose is particularly special because it is one of the few truly fragrant red climbing roses. Its deep red color combined with a strong, sweet scent sets it apart from many other climbers.
• Q: Can I grow this rose in a large container? A: While primarily suited for in-ground planting, a large-flowered climbing rose like Don Juan can be grown in a very large container (at least 20-gallon capacity) with excellent drainage. However, it will require more frequent watering and feeding than in-ground plants.