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Choosing Between 'John F. Kennedy' and 'Moondance' White Roses for a Small Garden

A gardener had space for one white rose: JFK (hybrid tea) or Moondance (floribunda). Wanted comparison on fragrance, disease resistance, insect resistance, landscape beauty.

Moondance

Bred by Dr. Zary. Floribunda, raspberry fragrance. 4-inch blooms, 25 petals. Tall bush (~5 feet).

JFK

Bred by Gene Boerner. Hybrid tea, good fragrance. 5-inch blooms, 25 petals. Tall bush (~4 feet). Needs warm climate; dislikes cold winters. White roses generally prefer warmth.

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