Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
John F. Kennedy produces large, classic white blooms with a subtle greenish cast and about 40–45 petals. The flowers reach approximately 5 inches across and stand out against leathery, medium green foliage, giving the plant a clean and elegant appearance.
The blooms carry a moderate licorice fragrance and perform well for cutting and bringing indoors. John F. Kennedy grows with a bushy habit to about 4–6 feet tall and offers good disease resistance. It also tolerates heat and coastal conditions and performs best in full sun.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: White with a subtle greenish cast
Bloom Size: Approximately 5 inches
Petal Count: 40–45 petals
Fragrance: Moderate licorice fragrance
Height: Approximately 4–6 ft.
Width: Approximately 4–6 ft.
Growth Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Leathery, medium green
Disease Resistance: Good
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate water use; water regularly until established
Environmental Tolerance: Heat tolerant and coastal tolerant
Best Uses: Cutting and bringing indoors
Special Features: Large classic white blooms with strong garden presence
Breeder: Boerner
Introduced: 1965
US Patent No.: PP2,441
Registration Name: JFK
Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
John F. Kennedy produces large, classic white blooms with a subtle greenish cast and about 40–45 petals. The flowers reach approximately 5 inches across and stand out against leathery, medium green foliage, giving the plant a clean and elegant appearance.
The blooms carry a moderate licorice fragrance and perform well for cutting and bringing indoors. John F. Kennedy grows with a bushy habit to about 4–6 feet tall and offers good disease resistance. It also tolerates heat and coastal conditions and performs best in full sun.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: White with a subtle greenish cast
Bloom Size: Approximately 5 inches
Petal Count: 40–45 petals
Fragrance: Moderate licorice fragrance
Height: Approximately 4–6 ft.
Width: Approximately 4–6 ft.
Growth Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Leathery, medium green
Disease Resistance: Good
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate water use; water regularly until established
Environmental Tolerance: Heat tolerant and coastal tolerant
Best Uses: Cutting and bringing indoors
Special Features: Large classic white blooms with strong garden presence
Breeder: Boerner
Introduced: 1965
US Patent No.: PP2,441
Registration Name: JFK
