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How to Grow Climbing Rose - Don Juan

Rosa 'Don Juan'

Your complete guide to growing Climbing Rose - Don Juan.

☀SunFull sun (6+ hours)
💧Water1-2 inches per week, consistent moisture during growing season
🗺Zones5–9
📏Height8-14 feet
Climbing Rose - Don Juan

When to Plant Climbing Rose - Don Juan

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ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
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Companion Plants for Climbing Rose - Don Juan

✓ Good companions

Alliums

Strong scent deters aphids, thrips, and other soft-bodied insects harmful to roses

Catmint

Repels aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects

Clematis

Classic climbing companion that shares similar growing conditions and extends blooming season

Garlic

Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew on roses

Geranium

May repel Japanese beetles and other rose pests through natural compounds

Lavender

Repels aphids, spider mites, and other rose pests while attracting beneficial pollinators

Marigold

Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies that commonly attack roses

Parsley

Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on rose aphids

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause yellowing and death

Boxwood

Shallow root system competes with roses for surface nutrients and moisture

Large Trees

Compete heavily for nutrients and water, create excessive shade limiting rose blooming

Notes from the garden

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