The amazingly generous, white double blooms carrying a delicious licorice aroma create an intoxicating environment filled with hope and peace. From the magnificent purity of the color and theprecise complexity of the assemblage of as many as 50 petals in each flower, John F. Kennedy captures the essence of the beloved former U.S. president.
Garnering popularity with its grand blooms of as much as 6 inches, this popular hybrid tea rose is an ideal headliner in your sunny garden, commanding attention with stunning flushes throughout the season.Then take them into your home, where their intoxicating aroma can transform a room.
The distinctive, greenish buds open into blossoms throughout the season. Appealing in every season, the medium-green shrub grows from 3 to 5 feet high and 3 to 4 feet wide.The dark foliage forms a beautiful backdrop for the striking flowers, which blend well in the garden with every color and form.
Strong enough to stand up to summer heat, John F. Kennedy requires pruning in the spring, to either 18 to 20 inches off the ground or half its height. Old canes, dead wood should be removed. Canes that cross should be cut backs. Remaining canes should be trimmed one-third in winter, and more in colder climates.
Beautiful, exquisite and awe-inspiring, John F. Kennedy will light up gardens, patio containers, vases and bouquets.
| Genus | Rosa |
| Species | Hybrid |
| Item Form | Bareroot Grafted |
| Zone | 7 - 10 |
| Bloom Start to End | Late Spring - Late Fall |
| Habit | Upright |
| Plant Height | 3 ft - 5 ft |
| Plant Width | 3 ft - 4 ft |
| Bloom Size | 5 in - 6 in |
| Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Free Bloomer, Pruning Recommended, Repeat Bloomer |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bud Shape | Long, Ovoid, Pointed |
| Flower Shape | High-centered |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Fragrance | Licorice, Strong |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Cut Flowers, Landscapes |
| Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands |
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