Climbing rose "Don Juan": description of the variety, planting and care features

Climbing roses are the choice of most gardeners who love large buds in bright, saturated colors. There are many varieties of such shrubs. Especially often people prefer the climbing rose Don Juan ("Don Juan"). The popularity of this plant is due to its unpretentious care, incredible beauty, long and abundant flowering. Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, it will become the main garden decoration.

Climbing rose "Don Juan" is a plant whose stems reach 2.5 m in height (in some cases, the value is 3 m). This shrub is classified as a climber species. This means that its buds are formed on the shoots that have grown this year. The plant has large cupped buds. The average size of most of them reaches 10-12 cm.

The flower has a strong rich aroma. One stem can have 1 to 2 buds. Flowers can be dark red, purple and crimson hues. The foliage of the bush is bright green, abundant. Older stems are brown, while young ones are green.

Rose "Don Juan" is the favorite of many experienced and novice gardeners. It is resistant to frost, due to which it is often bred in Siberia and the Urals. However, in order for the shrubs to bloom profusely, they need preliminary shelter for the winter. Such flowers are not afraid of rains. In addition, gardeners note their high resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew and black spot.

Other benefits of a shrub include:

• long and abundant flowering - the buds appear in July, and the plant fades only in October;
• easy care;
• unpretentiousness, thanks to which the rose can take root in almost any climatic zone;
• beautiful, bright buds exuding a pleasant sweetish aroma.

Don Juan also has some drawbacks. The disadvantages include the fear of drafts and groundwater. The rose has a massive root system - its roots go deep into the depth of 1.5-2 meters.

Experts advise planting the Don Juan rose in early autumn. The best period will be the first or second week of October. By summer, the root system of the shrub should have strengthened, and young buds will appear in July.

It is important to follow a series of recommendations from experienced gardeners before planting.

1. Cut the shoots to 15 cm, and the roots - up to 30. After the actions done, they are placed in cool water for about 24 hours.
2. Prepare a 0.5 meter well for planting, having a diameter of 0.6 meters.
3. Cover the bottom with humus (instead of it, you can use compost). If the land is not fertile, experts recommend using a specialized fertilizer designed for roses.
4. Place the prepared shoot in the pit. In this case, it is important that the depth of the root collar is at least 10 cm, otherwise the rosehip roots will grow, and the shrub will lose its appearance.
5. Water the seedlings abundantly and sprinkle them.

Despite the fact that the Don Juan rose is unpretentious, it needs proper care. Paying due attention to the flower garden, the gardener will get a good harvest in the form of large numerous buds. Seasonal care includes the following activities.

• Watering. Climbing shrubs need a lot of liquid. Before planting, pour at least 15 liters of water under the root of each shoot. Further, the soil is watered as it dries. During periods of drought, it is recommended to water the plants every other day, while the water consumption should be at least 15-20 liters for each rose bush.
• Top dressing. Don Juan grows rapidly and blooms profusely, which is why it needs vital nutrients. Experienced gardeners advise feeding the flower garden at least 6 times during the growing season. To do this, use ammonium nitrate, potassium salt, superphosphate, chicken droppings.

• Loosening. Abundant growth and flowering of the plant will be ensured by the penetration of oxygen to the roots. For this, it is necessary to prevent the formation of a hard earth crust. Loosening will help in this matter. It is recommended to make it after each watering of the bush. To make the task easier, some gardeners mulch the soil using rotted sawdust, wood chips or compost. This makes the soil softer, and it no longer needs constant loosening.
• Stepping out. To stimulate flowering, as well as contribute to the formation of an elegant crown of the flower garden, shrubs should be cut once a year. Experts advise to shorten fresh shoots by 25-30% of their length. Unripe shoots need to be completely removed. When they are left, there are great risks of decay.

Rose "Don Juan" is frost-resistant, but this does not mean that the plant can withstand too low temperatures (below -20). If a rose is bred in a harsh climate, it is important to ensure its insulation in winter. To do this, the shrub is freed from dried leaves and flowers, the lashes are carefully folded on spruce branches, and they also cover the plant from above. Next, any non-woven material is laid.

Rose "Don Juan" is a plant that is resistant to various diseases. However, with improper care or under unfavorable conditions, diseases or pests may occur. Most often, this type of climbing shrubs are affected by the ailments described below.

• Powdery mildew. The main external signs of its appearance are the formation of white bloom on the leaves, deformation of the foliage. Usually, this disease appears during periods of rainy, when it is damp and cool outside. To cope with the disease, it is recommended to spray the shrub with Bordeaux liquid or copper sulfate.
• Black spot. With a disease, spots with a reddish-brown tint are formed on the foliage. To fight the infection, you should spray the shrub with iron vitriol, Bordeaux liquid, or other drugs.

Sometimes dark red plaques appear on the bark of the rose. This is nothing more than a burn. You cannot get rid of such a defeat. If it occurs, you need to cut out the damaged stems. In order to prevent the formation of a burn, shrubs that are insulated for the winter should be ventilated in the spring to prevent them from becoming rotten.

Rose "Don Juan" can be attacked by pests. These include spider mites, aphids, rosefly sawfly, thrips, cicadas. To scare off most types of pests, gardeners are advised to plant several marigold bushes near a pink flower garden. Their rich aroma will help drive thrips, leaf rollers, sawflies away. When aphids appear, the rose is treated with a spray bottle with a saturated soap-water composition or specialized insecticidal preparations.

On various forums and thematic sites, gardeners and gardeners share their experience in growing the climbing rose "Don Juan". Mostly people leave positive feedback for these flowers. They note the good frost resistance of plants, their unpretentious care, as well as increased resistance to various diseases and the appearance of pests.

However, the decorative qualities of the shrub are especially valuable for gardeners. According to them, the shrubs are distinguished by their grace and splendor. By the middle of summer, the bushes are "showered" with numerous buds of different diameters. The long flowering period is also pleasing.

Of the shortcomings, gardeners note long, often planted thorns on the stem, a weak aroma and the difficulty of shelter due to long lashes. In general, the rose "Don Juan" has positive reviews. It deserves the attention of those who want to decorate their garden, orchard or local area with a beautiful flower garden.

For information on how to care for a climbing rose, see the video below.