John F. Kennedy

Cherished mostly as a tribute to the popular President, the slow-opening fragrant flowers of rich white start off with an unusual greenish cast in the bud stage. The extra full petalage stands up well to hot weather. Beloved by many. Needs warm night temps to open best.

Class: Hybrid Tea
Plant Habit: Medium
Growth Habit: Bushy
Plant Height: 3 to 5 feet
Flower Color: Greenish white?
Flower Size: Large
Flower Form: Very full
Petal Count: 40 to 45
Parentage: Seedling x White Queen
Hybridizer: Gene Boerner
Intro Year: 1965
Introduced By: Jackson & Perkins Co.