If you saw these 3- to 4-inch blooms without the plant, you'd probably assume they were exhibition-quality hybrid teas. Packed with 30 to 35 petals and boasting a true red hue that won't fade, they are superb cutflowers. And the sight of a fully-blooming vine is astonishing -- no tiny, short-lived blossoms here!

'Don Juan' blooms in summer, achieving the best color in areas where the nights are warm. If you live in a high-humidity climate, this is the climber you must have! But it's a fine northern performer too, hardy all the way through zone 5.

Plant 'Don Juan' in full sun and well-drained soil. The offspring of New Dawn x 'New Yorker,' it is a dependable and vigorous performer no matter where you live. If planting more than one for solid coverage, space 8 feet apart. Zones 5-10.

• Genus: Rosa
• Variety: 'Don Juan'
• Zone: 5 - 10
• Bloom Start To End: Early Summer - Late Summer
• Habit: Climbing
• Plant Height: 10 ft - 12 ft
• Plant Width: 5 ft
• Bloom Size: 3 in - 4 in
• Stem Length: 5 in - 10 in
• Additional Characteristics: Bloom First Year, Flower, Fragrance, Free Bloomer, Grafted
• Bloom Color: Red
• Bud Shape: Ovoid, Pointed
• Foliage Color: Dark Green, Glossy, Leathery
• Fragrance: Damask, Strong
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Moisture Requirements: Moist,  well-drained
• Soil Tolerance: Normal,  loamy
• Uses: Border, Cut Flowers, Ornamental, Outdoor, Vines and Climbers