Create Your Garden

Rosa ‘John F. Kennedy’ (Hybrid Tea Rose)

Rose 'John F. Kennedy', Rosa 'BOEgif', Rosa 'BOEgil', Rosa 'JFK', Rosa 'John F. Kennedy', Rosa 'John Kennedy', Rosa 'President John F. Kennedy', Hybrid Tea Roses, Shrub Roses

Rosa John F. Kennedy, Rose 'John F. Kennedy', Rosa 'BOEgif', Rosa 'BOEgil', Rosa 'JFK', Rosa 'John F. Kennedy', Rosa 'John Kennedy', Rosa 'President John F. Kennedy', Hybrid Tea Roses, Shrub Roses, White roses, White Hybrid Tea Roses,  Landscape Roses

As popular today as ever, Rosa ‘John F. Kennedy’ is an exquisite Hybrid Tea rose boasting very large, 5.5 in. across (13 cm), very full (48 petals), high-centered, glistening white flowers. The blossoms have a moderate fragrance and bloom in flushes from spring to early fall. The luminous flowers stand out against the lush foliage of leathery, medium green leaves. A strong, classy and handsome shrub rose that is very disease resistant and has withstood the test of time. Perfect for beds, borders or as a flowering hedge. A great rose for cutting too.

  • Grows up to 3-5 ft. tall (90-150 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
  • An excellent choice for beds and borders, flowering hedges, or containers. Stunning when mass-planted. Excellent cut flowers.
  • Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
  • Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer.
  • Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you’ll probably find you’ll have to prune a little more than that
  • Bred by Eugene S. Boerner (United States, before 1965).

Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 10
Plant Type Roses
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa, Rosa - Hybrid Tea Rose, Rosa - Shrub Rose
Common names Rose
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm)
Spread 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
Explore Great Plant Combination Ideas
Rosa (Rose) Rosa (Shrub Roses)
Not sure which Rosa (Rose) to pick?
Compare Now

Alternative Plants to Consider

Rosa chinensis ‘Old Blush’ (Monthly Rose)
Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’ (Rugosa Rose)
Rosa rugosa ‘Purple Pavement’ (Rugosa Rose)
Rosa Stormy Weather (Climbing Rose)
Rosa Enchanted Peace™ (Hybrid Tea Rose)
Rosa Pinkerbelle™ (Hybrid Tea Rose)
View All Our Rosa

Recommended Companion Plants

Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’ (Catmint)
Geranium ‘Brookside’ (Cranesbill)

Find In One of Our Guides or Gardens

Yellow Flowers: Radiant Blooms for Every Season
Pure White Flowers for a Touch of Elegance in Your Garden
Choosing Your Ideal Hedge: A Guide to Top Shrubs for Any Garden
Add a Splash of Color: Perfect Flowering Shrubs for Small Gardens
35 Flowering Shrubs That Thrive in Full Sun
40 Beautiful Native Shrubs for Shade
Rosa (Rose)
June Birth Flower: What is my Birth Flower?
Underplanting Roses – Companion Plants for Roses
Edible Flowers: 16 Varieties to Beautify Your Garden and Plate
Pretty Roses and Clematis Combination Ideas (Part 1)
Best English Roses for Partial Shade
Underplanting Roses with Low-Growing Spring Bulbs
Great Rose Companion Plants: Allium
Great Foliage Plants as Rose Companions
Great Colorful Rose Companion Plants
Great Rose Companion Plants: Nepeta, Salvia and Lavandula
Great Rose Companion Plants: Geraniums
Combine Late-Flowering Clematis with your Climbing Roses
Combining Roses and Clematis
Pretty Roses and Clematis Combination Ideas (Part 3)
Pretty Roses and Clematis Combination Ideas (Part 2)
Combine Early-Flowering Clematis with your Climbing Roses
Native Plant Alternatives to Rosa rugosa (Rugosa Rose)
Native Plant Alternatives to Rosa canina (Dog Rose)
Native Plant Alternatives to Rosa laevigata (Cherokee Rose)
Native Plant Alternatives to Rosa multiflora (Multiflora Rose)
Best English Roses for Pots and Containers
Most Fragrant English Roses
Best English Roses for Cutting from the Garden
Best David Austin Roses for the Southeast
Best David Austin Roses for Southern California
Best David Austin Roses for Pacific Northwest Gardens
Best David Austin Roses for Gardeners in the Midwest
Best David Austin Roses for Mid-Atlantic Gardeners
Best David Austin Roses for Gardeners in New England
Best English Roses for Mixed Borders
All America Rose Selections Winners
Climbing or Rambler Roses for my Garden?
Pretty Rambler Roses for your Garden
Pretty Climbing Roses for your Garden
Main Rose Types for your Garden
Best English Roses for Hedges
Learn How To Plant And Care for Your English Roses
Plants with Purple Flowers to Add Charm to Your Garden
Plants with Pink Flowers to Add Romance to Your Garden
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Buy Plants

Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 10
Plant Type Roses
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa, Rosa - Hybrid Tea Rose, Rosa - Shrub Rose
Common names Rose
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm)
Spread 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
Explore Great Plant Combination Ideas
Rosa (Rose) Rosa (Shrub Roses)
Not sure which Rosa (Rose) to pick?
Compare Now

Gardening Ideas

Plant Calculator

How many Rosa ‘John F. Kennedy’ (Hybrid Tea Rose) do I need for my garden?

Input your garden space dimensions

Your Shopping List

Plant Quantity
Rosa ‘John F. Kennedy’ (Hybrid Tea Rose) N/A Buy Plants

Please Login to Proceed

You Have Reached The Free Limit, Please Subscribe to Proceed

Subscribe to Gardenia

To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of Gardenia
  • Add as many plants as you wish
  • Create and save up to 25 garden collections
Become a Member

Plant Added Successfully

You have Reached Your Limit

To add more plants, you must be a paid member of our site Become a Member

Update Your Credit
Card Information

Cancel

Create a New Collection

Sign Up to Our Newsletter

    You have been subscribed successfully

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Find your Hardiness Zone

    Find your Heat Zone

    Find your Climate Zone