PL#1626
John F. Kennedy
Rosa 'BOEgif'
About John F. Kennedy Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘BOEgif’ John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy is a striking hybrid tea rose introduced in the United States by Jackson & Perkins in 1965 to honor the 35th President. Bred by famed hybridizer Eugene Boerner, this variety is celebrated for its large, high-centered blooms of crisp white, often with a soft green tint in bud. With strong disease resistance, a clean upright habit, and a light licorice fragrance, John F. Kennedy remains a timeless choice for formal beds, memorial gardens, and cutting displays. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea 🧬 Breeder: Eugene S. Boerner (USA, 1964 – for Jackson & Perkins) 🎨 Color: Pure white 🌸 Petal Count: 45–50 💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, fully double 📏 Bloom Size: 5–6″ 🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through fall 🏺 Vase Life: Excellent – long stems and strong form 🧴 Fragrance: Moderate – sweet with a hint of licorice 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Upright, vigorous ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union) 📐 Spacing: 2–3′ ↕️ Height: 3–5′ ↔️ Width: 2–4′ 🛡️ Health & Suitability 🌱 Root Stock: Budded onto Dr. Huey 💪 Disease Resistance: Very good – mildew and black spot tolerant - best in dry climates 🌎 Regional Recommendations: West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Intermountain West 🏅 Awards: All-America Rose Selection (1965)
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- Genus
- Rosa
- Species
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- Cultivar
- BOEgif
- Trade name
- John F. Kennedy
- Hardiness zones
- 6–10 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 3–5 ft
- Mature width
- 2–4 ft
- Description
- About John F. Kennedy Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘BOEgif’ John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy is a striking hybrid tea rose introduced in the United States by Jackson & Perkins in 1965 to honor the 35th President. Bred by famed hybridizer Eugene Boerner, this variety is celebrated for its large, high-centered blooms of crisp white, often with a soft green tint in bud. With strong disease resistance, a clean upright habit, and a light licorice fragrance, John F. Kennedy remains a timeless choice for formal beds, memorial gardens, and cutting displays. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea 🧬 Breeder: Eugene S. Boerner (USA, 1964 – for Jackson & Perkins) 🎨 Color: Pure white 🌸 Petal Count: 45–50 💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, fully double 📏 Bloom Size: 5–6″ 🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through fall 🏺 Vase Life: Excellent – long stems and strong form 🧴 Fragrance: Moderate – sweet with a hint of licorice 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Upright, vigorous ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union) 📐 Spacing: 2–3′ ↕️ Height: 3–5′ ↔️ Width: 2–4′ 🛡️ Health & Suitability 🌱 Root Stock: Budded onto Dr. Huey 💪 Disease Resistance: Very good – mildew and black spot tolerant - best in dry climates 🌎 Regional Recommendations: West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Intermountain West 🏅 Awards: All-America Rose Selection (1965)
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