Rosa 'BOEgif' - John F. Kennedy Rose
Description
John F. Kennedy Rose is a compact deciduous shrub with an upright habit and glossy rich green foliage. The lightly licorice scented rich white double flowers open with a green hue that fades with age and bloom continuously from late spring into fall. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. John F. Kennedy is a highly disease resistant tea hybrid.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 11 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Roses are susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot, rust, and rose rosette and require regular fungicide in humid areas that experience a lot of rainfall. Pest issues include aphids, borers, scale, mites thrips, midges, and leafhoppers.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Trellises, Walls, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Catmint, Lilac, Coneflower
IMAGES: Photoset by Malcolm Manners, (1) John F. Kennedy, (2) John F. Kennedy (1), (2) Prides Corner, Rosa John F. Kennedy
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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Rosa 'BOEgif' - John F. Kennedy Rose
Our 1-gallon plants are young starter plants and require a little more intentional care, especially through their first winter. With proper protection from extreme cold and drying conditions, they're a wonderful way to add a quality plant to your garden at a more economical price — and enjoy watching it grow into something beautiful.
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