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John F. Kennedy Hybrid Tea Rose

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Classic white blooms with elegant form
Ideal for cutting and floral arrangements
Lightly fragrant and highly productive
Strong, upright stems resist drooping
Honors an American legacy with timeless beauty

A striking and sophisticated rose named in honor of a beloved American icon. The John F. Kennedy Hybrid Tea Rose boasts pristine white blooms with a soft, luminous sheen that seem to glow in the sunlight. Its classic form and long stems make it a stunning choice for cutting gardens and elegant arrangements. With a light, refreshing fragrance and strong, upright growth habit, this variety brings both grace and resilience to any rose collection.

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Zone
4-10
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height
36 - 48
Spacing
3 - 4'
Growth Rate
Slow the first months while establishing, moderate thereafter

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Zone
4-10
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height
36 - 48
Spacing
3 - 4'
Growth Rate
Slow the first months while establishing, moderate thereafter

BloomsLate Spring, All Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, All Summer, Fall

Botanical NameRosa 'John F. Kennedy'

ColorPure White

FoliageLarge, semi-glossy dark green.

FormPerennial

Height36 - 48

SizeStandard

Spread3 - 4'

Hardiness Zone4-10
Flower FormClassic Hybrid Tea

Growth RateSlow the first months while establishing, moderate thereafter

LightFull Sun, Partial Shade

PruningPrune to leave 3-6 healthy canes. Remove oldest canes at the base, and shape the plant as desired. Always remove fallen petals and dead flower heads to help reduce insect and disease problems. After flowering

Spacing3 - 4'
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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2026 Spring Shipping Schedule

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Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5A	4/6/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
5B	3/23/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
6A	3/9/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
6B - 7A	2/23/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
7B - 8A	2/16/26 - 5/22/26	5/18/26
8B - 9A	2/9/26 - 5/22/26	5/18/26
9B - 10B	1/12/26 - 5/22/26	5/18/26

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Bareroot Rose: Watering
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Estimated Ship Date:

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2026 Spring Shipping Schedule

Bareroot Roses

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5A	4/6/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
5B	3/23/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
6A	3/9/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
6B - 7A	2/23/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
7B - 8A	2/16/26 - 5/22/26	5/18/26
8B - 9A	2/9/26 - 5/22/26	5/18/26
9B - 10B	1/12/26 - 5/22/26	5/18/26

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.