John F. Kennedy

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Star Roses

John F. Kennedy

Breeder: Eugene S. Boerner

Parentage: Seedling x White Queen

Introduced: 1965

Class: Hybrid Tea

Color: White

Scent: Strong

Size: 3 to 5 feet

Zone: 5-11

     John F. Kennedy is one of those persnickety hybrid teas that I talk about on my Winter Prep page. It was one of the first roses we tried here five years ago. It died! I guess I'm a glutton for punishment because I planted a new one in the garden this week. John F. Kennedy was my daughter's rose, and she wanted to replace it. It's a black spot magnet, and I can only hope for the best.
      Beyond its failings, John F. Kennedy is a beautiful rose. At first green, the roses eventually turn pure white, bearing a luscious fruity fragrance. Bloom has not been abundant here. Two flushes with perhaps two or three blossoms each time. Maybe this new rose bush will perform better.

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