Probably nematodes have eaten up the root system. Avoiding that is why you should get roses on Fortuniana stock. You can dig it up and see if that's the case.

I know how you feel, bacon. It's hard to part with them sometimes. I guess when you get tired of taking care of it for the few blooms you get it's time to get rid of it and replace it with a better one. If you're asking the question it might be that time now. Find one on fort or pick out something new!

I don't know where you live in Fl, but check your local nurseries to see if any carry roses from Nelson Fl. Roses. When I lived in central Fl. that's where I got most of my roses. Don Jaun grew like a weed and was covered in beautiful velvet red blooms all the time. Another climber they carry is Spectra. Fantastic climber that needs to be grown more often. Anyway, I think it might be time to replace your old Don Jaun. I think you'll be happy you did.

Thanks everyone. Michaelg, you are probably right about the nemetodes. Ken, I live in Jacksonville and bought some roses from Nelson before. I will look into Spectra,I have never had that one.