Category Archives: Don Juan

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Beautiful fall blooms from rose expert Chris VanCleave’s Alabama rose garden. aka The Redneck Rosarian Continue reading →

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Spring Garden Walk

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

What a difference a couple of weeks makes in the garden. The warm temps (80’s) in March have caused our roses to begin early. I actually pruned most of my roses pretty hard this year and did not expect to … Continue reading →

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Watch “Rose Garden Tour – August 2011” on YouTube

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

A quick video tour of our summer rose garden. We have about sixty roses under cultivation within the confines of our fenced backyard. Enjoy the tour.  My apologies for the videography!

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Wordless Wednesday – ‘Don Juan’ Climbing Rose

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

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>Flush of Bloom Friday – "Don Juan"

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

> We are seeing a nice flush of bloom on the Don Juan climbing rose. The blooms are so pretty, producing good sized blooms that are the deepest color red. My little camera cannot adequately capture its beauty. This year, … Continue reading →

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>In Bloom This Week

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

> Knockout Rose Shrub Rose Blushing Knockout Shrub Rose in bud : Golden Celebration – David Austin English Rose in bud: Don Juan – Climber

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>Mini Rose Show

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

> A few blooms from my garden this morning.Left to right Rear: Just Joey Double Delight Front Don Juan Dream Come True

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>Good Blooms Today

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

> Despite a little rain, I was able to pick a few blooms this morning. Our roses seem to be gearing up for their second flush of bloom of the year. Most surprisingly is our Golden Celebration roses, they are … Continue reading →

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>First Blooms 2009 – Don Juan Climber

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

> My Don Juan climber is already producing some nice blooms. I planted this bush about two years ago and it is now climbing over our 6ft pricacy fence. Our neighbor noticed these and stopped by to check out the … Continue reading →

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>Spray Day – Fungicide

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

>Sprayed all roses today with Ortho. I am seeing a little blackspot on the Golden Celebration shrubs, and quite a bit on the Don Juan climber. All others look very good.

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