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John F. Kennedy

Color: White/Cream Class: Hybrid Tea Introduced: 1965 Best Zones: 7-13 Bloom Form: High-Centered Repeat Bloom: Yes

A striking and sophisticated rose named in honor of a beloved American icon. The John F. Kennedy Hybrid Tea Rose boasts pristine white blooms with a soft, luminous sheen that seem to glow in…

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Hybrid Tea White/Cream
Registered Name
JFK
Breeder
Eugene S. Boerner
Seller
Flourish, Grace Rose Farm, Gurney's Seed and Nursery, Jackson & Perkins, Wildwood Nurseries, Witherspoon Rose Culture
Introduced
1965
Best Zones
7-13
3-5 Height
3 ft Width
5.5 in Bloom Size
48 Petals

Bloom Style

How It Shows Up in the Garden

Bloom Form
High-Centered
Repeat Bloom
Yes

Garden Fit

Where It Is Most Comfortable

Rose Class
Hybrid Tea
Color Family
White/Cream

Background

Breeding and Source Notes

Registered Name
JFK
Seller Signals
Flourish, Grace Rose Farm, Gurney's Seed and Nursery

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Rose Market

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Seller Listing Price Offers Link
Gurney's Seed and Nursery Standard (Qty - 1) | Spring $26.24 Visit Seller
Flourish John F Kennedy | Flourish Roses LLC Visit Seller
Grace Rose Farm Estate Rose ™ Potted Rose Bush $129.00 Visit Seller
Jackson & Perkins John F. Kennedy Hybrid Tea Rose In stock $49.95 Visit Seller
Wildwood Nurseries Bare Root / Grafted $45.49 Visit Seller
Witherspoon Rose Culture Bareroot (Ship or Pickup Feb 2 - Apr 27) $38.99
ARS Offer 10% • Only available with phone orders.
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Overview

A striking and sophisticated rose named in honor of a beloved American icon. The John F. Kennedy Hybrid Tea Rose boasts pristine white blooms with a soft, luminous sheen that seem to glow in the sunlight. Its classic form and long stems make it a stunning choice for cutting gardens and elegant arrangements. With a light, refreshing fragrance and strong, upright growth habit, this variety brings both grace and resilience to any rose collection.

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