Velvety red blooms, rich old rose fragrance, and timeless climbing beauty make Don Juan the classic red climbing rose.
Large 5-inch, fully double blooms pair with strong old rose fragrance and vigorous 8- to 10-foot growth for spectacular vertical displays.
Don Juan Climbing Rose has earned its place as a classic red climber by combining large, velvety red blooms, strong old rose fragrance, and vigorous repeat flowering on an elegant climbing plant. Its 5-inch, fully double flowers bring the beauty and fragrance of a classic garden rose to walls, fences, arbors, pergolas, and trellises, creating dramatic vertical displays from late spring through mid fall.
Growing 8 to 10 feet tall, Don Juan develops strong climbing canes against a backdrop of glossy dark green foliage. The richly colored flowers are beautiful in the garden, while long stems make them equally rewarding for cutting. For gardeners dreaming of a rose-covered arbor, flowering pergola, or trellis filled with fragrant red blooms, Don Juan delivers the timeless look that makes climbing roses so captivating.
Why You'll Love It
Large 5-inch blooms in rich, velvety red
Strong old rose fragrance adds classic rose character
Vigorous 8- to 10-foot climbing habit creates dramatic vertical displays
Repeat flowering from late spring through mid fall
Glossy dark green foliage provides a handsome backdrop for the blooms
Long stems and fragrant flowers are excellent for cutting
Why This Rose Stands Out
Don Juan offers something especially desirable in a climbing rose: the dramatic garden impact of a vigorous climber without giving up the flower form and fragrance gardeners love in classic roses. Its large, fully double red blooms and strong old rose perfume transform vertical structures into living garden features while bringing fragrance closer to eye level.
Jackson & Perkins values roses that do more than simply flower, and Don Juan can change the experience of an entire garden space. Train it over an arbor to create a romantic entrance, grow it along a pergola for overhead color, or use a trellis or fence to turn an otherwise ordinary vertical surface into a display of fragrant red roses.
Plant Highlights
Rose Type: Climbing Rose
Bloom Color: Deep velvety red
Bloom Size: Approximately 5 inches
Petal Count: Approximately 35 petals
Flower Form: Fully double, cupped
Fragrance Strength: Strong
Fragrance Notes: Classic old rose
Bloom Season: Late spring through mid fall
Growth Habit: Climbing
Mature Height: 8 to 10 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 5 feet
Sun Exposure: Full sun
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-10
Special Strengths: Repeat blooming, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant
Best Garden Uses: Arbors, pergolas, trellises, fences, walls, cutting gardens, and landscape focal points
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Don Juan a distinctive red climbing rose? Don Juan combines the vertical impact of an 8- to 10-foot climber with large 5-inch, fully double red flowers and strong old rose fragrance. It is an excellent choice for gardeners who want both dramatic climbing growth and classic rose character.
How fragrant is Don Juan? Don Juan has a strong classic old rose fragrance, making scent one of the variety's most important features. Growing it on an arbor, pergola, or trellis can bring the fragrant flowers closer to where they can be enjoyed.
How tall does Don Juan Climbing Rose grow? Don Juan typically grows 8 to 10 feet tall and approximately 5 feet wide. Give the plant a sturdy support and enough room for its vigorous climbing canes to develop.
Does Don Juan bloom more than once? Yes. Don Juan is a repeat-flowering climber that produces multiple flushes of blooms from late spring through mid fall.
Where should I grow Don Juan? Plant Don Juan in full sun and provide a sturdy arbor, pergola, trellis, fence, or other structure to support its climbing canes. Training the canes more horizontally can encourage additional flowering shoots and create a fuller display.
Is Don Juan a good rose for cutting? Yes. Its large, richly colored flowers, long stems, and strong old rose fragrance make Don Juan an excellent climbing rose for fresh-cut arrangements.
Care Tips
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide a sturdy structure for support. As the plant develops, secure and train new canes across the support rather than allowing all growth to travel straight upward. Water deeply while the rose becomes established and during dry periods. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged wood, maintain shape, and encourage healthy new growth.
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I received a healthy plant and it has grown however, it is not what is pictured as Don Juan rose. It looks like any other Knock out rose. Flat bloom and its almost pink not the rich red shown in the picture. Bloom is 2 to 3 inches only. Very disappointed .
Lorene Brannon from NC
July 03, 2025
wrong plant
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars
I got a nice plant but it is not a climbing rose and not a fragrant rose. Got few small red roses that was nice but very disappointed. I was waiting for the plant to grow and climb with no luck.
maria from MD
July 12, 2024
Lovely
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars
We oredered three plants to climb up a lattice privacy screen. The plants arrived in good condition. They are healthy and beautiful, but the color is nothing like the color shown. We are disappointed that the color is not what we thought we were getting.
Joan from NY
June 23, 2024
Don Juan Jose Rose
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars
Planted bare roots 2 months ago today. Zone 6 We have a beautiful red rose 🌹 today 😍
Maria MCKENNA from PA
May 28, 2024
Don Juan is my absolute favorite rose!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars
I received and planted my Don Juan rose in May of 2023 and one year later (May 2024) it's 10 feet tall with several blooms.
Bare root roses are the most common form of roses for spring and early season planting, and come in two types: grafted and own root.
Grafted roses, sometimes referred to as budded bare root roses, have roots that belong to a different variety of rose than the shoots. While the shoots will grow into the variety of rose you've selected, the root variety has been specially grown and developed for hardiness, improved resistance to common diseases, and improved resistance to certain weather conditions. The roots on any grafted rose you receive are usually already two years old, so they'll establish in your garden more quickly when planted.
Own root roses are grown from rose shoot cuttings and develop their own root system. Unlike grafted roses, both their roots and shoots come from the same variety of plant.
All Jackson & Perkins bare root roses are maintained in a suspended state of growth in our state-of-the-art wet cooler, so they'll be delivered to you with no foliage or blooms. The wet cooler has a uniform storage temperature set just above freezing and uses a fog system to provide consistent humidity of 100%, ensuring the roses remain fully hydrated and don't exit dormancy before leaving our facility. While you might see some variance in size, even within the same variety of bare root rose, all our roses meet the same rigorous standards of quality.
So, not sure which type of bare root rose you should choose? Don't worry, we've got that covered. We've researched which varieties of bare root roses grow better as grafted or own root, and both types can be planted in the early spring months, so just choose the variety of rose you're most interested in and get planting.
Though you might be surprised or intimidated when you receive a box of bare root roses filled with roots and shoots, rest assured, with the proper care, these little bundles will grow into stunning roses.
Container Roses
Container roses are typically available in 2-quart sizes or larger and come with established foliage that may or may not have blooms. While bare root roses should generally be planted in early spring, container roses allow you quite a bit more flexibility in planting time, from spring all the way through fall in many zones. Fall can be a good season to plant container roses because it allows them enough time to establish themselves before cold or freezing temperatures arrive.
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The Jackson & Perkins Difference
Jackson & Perkins is one of the most recognized names in the gardening industry. In fact, for decades rose lovers have considered Jackson & Perkins synonymous with great roses. How has Jackson & Perkins earned this reputation? Simple, for over 100 years we have brought our customers the world's finest selection of roses.
Jackson & Perkins became a leader in the world of roses by producing dozens of award-winning roses. Jackson & Perkins has won more All-America Rose Selection awards than any other US company. In addition to the AARS awards, Jackson & Perkins has won numerous other awards, including the coveted Golden Rose of The Hague and the Royal National Rose Society’s President’s International trophy, among others.
From seed to market a new garden rose can take 8 to 10 years to develop. Every year, thousands of seedlings are grown but only a handful are selected to move into the trial phase. During this time, potential new roses are grown and evaluated in different climatic regions of the country. Our rosarians are looking for rose bushes that have stronger disease resistance, vigorous growth habits, and clean healthy foliage. When it comes to blooms, they are looking for improved flower form, unique colors, and strong fragrance.
Today Jackson & Perkins offers over 200 varieties of roses that includes a broad selection of exclusive roses, historical favorites, and innovative genetics from hybridizers around the world. We have two seasons each year for roses. In the spring, we offer bare root rose bushes, bare root 36” trees, 24” patio trees, and container grown roses. Our fall season is all bush roses, and they are available in 2QT and 1GL containers.
Whether you are new to roses or are an experienced rosarian, our online store has rose varieties for you. Our website is packed with information. You will find each rose fully described and lots of articles and videos that will help answer all your questions. Our call center staff have decades of experience and are just a phone call away.
Jackson & Perkins is here to help you in every way on your rose-growing journey. There is no other plant in the garden that comes in more colors, fragrances, shapes, or forms, or performs as many functions than roses do.
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