John F. Kennedy Rose
The John F. Kennedy Rose is an exceptional, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub celebrated for its strong, elegant fragrance. It produces large, pure white blooms that appear in flushes throughout the season, making it excellent for cutting. This variety features disease-resistant, leathery green foliage that maintains its color all season long. It is undaunted by hot summers and is recommended for mass planting, screening, or general garden use. It grows to a mature height of 4 feet and a spread of 3 feet, thriving best in full sun with average to moist soil conditions.
$54.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2302
/ 2688
#2302 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+40%
Above average
Mature Height
4
/ feet
Who it's for
- Luminous Pure White Blooms
- Distinct Citrus Fragrance
- Excellent Cutting Rose
Who should skip it
- High Maintenance Requirements
- Susceptible to Thrips Damage
- Weather Sensitivity
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late Spring to Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Green
Growth Rate
Medium
Hardiness Zone
5b
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Features
- Produces large, elegant white blooms
- Features a strong, noticeable fragrance
- Foliage is disease resistant and leathery
- Blooms repeatedly in flushes throughout the season
- Excellent variety for use as cut flowers
- Tolerant of hot summer conditions
- Attracts pollinators like bees
- Ideal for massing or screening landscape applications
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the John F. Kennedy Rose for its exceptional aesthetic appeal, specifically the large, creamy white blooms and powerful citrus fragrance. Reviewers frequently note that the rose delivers a classic, elegant garden presence. While the initial plant quality upon arrival is generally high, some gardeners mention that this variety requires attentive care to achieve its full vigor and resist common rose ailments. The consensus confirms that the resulting flowers are worth the effort, providing a high quality, visually stunning centerpiece.
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