John F. Kennedy Rose (Rosa 'JFK') | Hybrid Tea Rose

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John F. Kennedy Rose

Rosa ‘John F.Kennedy'

An iconic hybrid tea rose with huge, pristine white blooms and a strong, sweet licorice fragrance, perfect for cutting and formal gardens.

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Rosa 'John F. Kennedy' is an award-winning hybrid tea rose that stands as a fitting tribute to the 35th U.S. president. Introduced by Eugene S. Boerner in 1965, this iconic variety is prized for its huge, pristine white blooms, strong sweet-licorice fragrance, and vigorous upright habit . The flowers open from elegant, pointed, greenish buds into grand, fully double blossoms with up to 50 petals, each unfurling to a diameter of 5-6 inches . Blooming in flushes from late spring through fall, this disease-resistant, heat-tolerant rose is an exceptional choice for cut flowers, formal beds, and as a garden centerpiece .

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Light: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily) .

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Foliage & Flowers: Medium green, leathery foliage; large (5-6 inches), fully double, high-centered, pristine white blooms with 45-50 petals; strong, sweet licorice fragrance .
Mature Height: 3-5 ft .
Mature Spread: 3-4 ft .
Growth Rate: Moderate .
Hardiness Zones: USDA 7-10 (can be grown in zone 6 with winter protection) .
Core Benefits: Huge pure white blooms, strong licorice fragrance, excellent for cutting, disease resistant, heat tolerant, repeat blooming.
Best Uses: Cut flower gardens, formal beds, specimen planting, memorial gardens, mixed borders, large containers.

Faqs

Q: How large does the John F. Kennedy Rose get?
A: It is an upright, vigorous shrub, typically reaching 3-5 feet in height and 3-4 feet in spread at maturity .

Q: Is the fragrance really that strong?
A: Yes, it is renowned for its strong, sweet, licorice-like fragrance, which has been described as "intoxicating" and can fill a room when cut blooms are brought indoors .

Q: Is it a good cut flower?
A: Absolutely. It has long, strong stems, very large blooms (5-6 inches wide), and the flowers hold up well in a vase, making it an exceptional choice for cutting .

Q: Is it disease resistant?
A: Yes, it has good to excellent disease resistance, with leathery, healthy foliage that remains attractive throughout the season .

Q: How cold hardy is it?
A: It is reliably hardy in USDA zones 7-10. With winter protection, it can be grown successfully in zone 6 .

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