I purchased two Don Juan Roses and was dubious as to their survival in the winters of Northern Colorado
They arrived very healthy and I did dod my best to create a spot in the clay soil here
Its been three years and Im happy to say they are throving and growing tall!
While I don't get a ton of fragrance from this rose, it's a reliable stand-by in my garden - these roses having been planted 15 years ago. They are not as proliferous as some and I do cut them back quite a bit each year due to wind breakage over the winter and some die-back, but they perform well, have a deep red color and overall this is a very pleasing rose not prone to black spot or much bug attraction.
A fantastic Rose, the fragrance is to die for, the color exceptional. This Rose is a vigorous climber, and one you ought to buy!