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Rose CatalogJ.F. Kennedy, hybrid tea
Also known as
President John F Kennedy
JFK
John F Kennedy
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Brief summary
Modern Rose, hybrid tea "J.F. Kennedy", United States, introduced by Eugene S. Boerner in 1965, Usually is white in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, blooms 12 - 14 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 90 - 150 cm in height, 70 - 100 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, low resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew, good for cutting.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
High-center (Point)
Size
Height
90 - 150 cm
Width
70 - 100 cm
Bloom size
12 - 14 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
The cultivar is named in honor of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. Flower color ranges from pure white to cream. A bush with large, pointed leaves; in warm climates it blooms continuously throughout the season. Sturdy, tall shoots carry clusters of large flowers, arising from sharp white‑green buds that open slowly and gradually. The rose shows high disease resistance.
Bud (bouton) is white, with a greenish tinge. Flowers are white, large (12–14 cm), full (26–40 petals), high-centered, fragrant. The bushes are strong-growing. Leaves are leathery. Flowering is abundant.
Bud (bouton) is white, with a greenish tinge. Flowers are white, large (12–14 cm), full (26–40 petals), high-centered, fragrant. The bushes are strong-growing. Leaves are leathery. Flowering is abundant.
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