The petals have a vivid red base, streaked with cream-yellow and pink. - hybrid tea rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - fresh, fruity character
– Striking red-yellow striped blooms all season.
– Upright, dense habit for borders and hedges.
– Glossy, healthy foliage with premium look.
– Excellent disease resistance in typical gardens.
– Proven award-winner at Geneva competition.
– Special feature: Semi-double flowers with hips that extend garden interest into autumn.
Biodiversity – Uniform growth
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,30 £
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AINA® – red-yellow hybrid tea rose - Meilland
Step out to meet colour and balance in your own front garden: AINA® is a striking hybrid tea whose red-and-cream striped blooms bring a playful, “girly” note to small London spaces while remaining reassuringly reliable. Bred by Meilland and supplied in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre format, this own-root rose settles in steadily, ideal where rainwater is saved in butts and heavy soil needs patient planting for better drainage against prolonged wet and wind. Its semi-double flowers are moderately pollinator-friendly yet still neat enough for cut stems, and the mild, fruity fragrance adds a gentle freshness after rain. As an own-root plant it matures gradually – roots in year one, more generous shoots in year two, and full ornamental value by year three – giving a long, sustainable presence in the border. Upright growth and dense, glossy foliage make it a natural focal point in small to medium family gardens, while its proven resistance to common rose diseases keeps routine care refreshingly straightforward.
Freshly opened Aina® bloom with red, cream-yellow and pink stripes.
Closed bud of Aina® showing a deep red background with narrow creamy-yellow stripes.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
AINA®’s bold red-and-cream striped blooms draw the eye immediately, turning even a narrow terraced-house frontage into a small showcase. Upright, tidy growth suits limited space and keeps the pavement edge looking composed for the design-conscious homeowner.
Low-maintenance family border
With strong resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, this rose remains attractive with minimal spraying, fitting busy routines and reducing chemical use. Dense, glossy foliage helps it hold structure and colour through the season for time-poor gardeners.
Long-season flower display
Remontant flowering brings repeated flushes, with a generous second wave that keeps borders lively well beyond early summer. Children and adults alike can enjoy fresh buds, opening blooms and fading tones from late spring into autumn without complex pruning.
Rainwater-friendly urban planting
Performing reliably where gardens are exposed to rain and wind, this rose partners well with permeable surfaces and rainwater harvesting, supporting sustainable front gardens that cope with sudden downpours while still looking orderly for eco-minded city dwellers.
Pollinator-conscious mixed bed
Semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals offer moderate interest to bees and other visitors, adding movement and life without becoming a wildflower meadow. Combined with herbs and perennials, it supports biodiversity at a gentle, manageable level.
Cutting and vase use
The exhibition grandiflora-style blooms, held in clusters on upright stems, are ideal for short, colourful indoor arrangements. Their striking pattern and mild, fruity scent create characterful, modern posies from a single bush for home entertainers.
Long-lived structural planting
As an own-root shrub it regrows reliably from its base if stems are damaged, preserving the original variety and extending its useful life. Over the years it becomes a stable, repeating feature, rather than a short-lived seasonal accent, for forward-planning gardeners.
Containers and large pots
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with peat-free, well-drained compost, AINA® forms a vertical accent without overwhelming balconies or small patios. Regular watering from stored rainwater keeps blooms coming while maintenance stays straightforward for flat dwellers.
Styling ideas
Striped-showpiece – Place AINA® by a tiled front step with lamb’s ear and blue fescue to echo its red-and-cream stripes in soft silvers and blues – ideal for style-conscious terraced-house entrances.
Pastel-balance – Combine with pale lavender, nepeta and soft pink perennials so its vivid blooms act as highlights rather than a solid block of colour – suited to those seeking calm but uplifting planting.
Rain-garden – Set in a slightly raised, free-draining pocket near a front-drive soakaway, underplanted with groundcover honeysuckle to stabilise soil – practical for homeowners managing heavy clay and runoff.
Family-border – Mix with hardy sages and ornamental grasses for a forgiving, low-spray border that stays interesting during school holidays – perfect for busy families wanting colour without constant attention.
Balcony-accent – Grow in a generous, 50-litre frost-proof pot with trailing thyme and compact herbs to enjoy cut flowers and light fragrance close to seating – designed for urban residents making the most of limited outdoor space.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as MEIroylear, marketed as Aina® Hybrid tea rose MEIroylear; ARS exhibition name All American Magic™, collection hybrid tea rose, exhibition grandiflora and cut flower type.
Origin and breeding
Bred in France in 1997 by Alain Meilland from (Yakimour × MEIvestal) × ‘Scentimental’; introduced after 2008 by Meilland International, with formal registration in 2008 for international trade.
Awards and recognition
Recipient of a Prize for Novelty at the Geneva International Rose Competition in 2006, highlighting its distinctive striped flower colour and ornamental value in professional trial gardens and public displays.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright habit with dense, medium-green glossy foliage; plants reach about 120–180 cm high and 60–100 cm wide, moderately thorny stems forming a vertical accent suitable for borders, hedging and specimen use.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, ball to pompon-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals, medium-sized (around 4–7 cm across), borne mostly in clusters; repeat flowering with an abundant second flush under normal garden conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Red-yellow bicolour with vivid red base streaked cream-yellow and pink; ARS code rb, RHS 46A outer and 8C inner; in strong light the striping softens to pink-cream, creating varied tones through the bloom’s life.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is mild with a fresh, fruity character, noticeable at close range without dominating nearby seating areas, making it suitable for front gardens and terraces where a subtle scent is preferred.
Hip characteristics
Forms hips in moderate quantities; ellipsoidal orange-red fruits about 10–14 mm in diameter, adding late-season interest and a wildlife resource without significantly reducing the main flowering display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, roughly USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), with moderate heat and drought tolerance given regular watering in dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; spacing 50–90 cm depending on use, around 3.3–3.8 plants/m² in mass plantings; low maintenance, responsive to regular deadheading, feeding and mulching for sustained flowering.
AINA® Hybrid tea rose MEIroylear offers long-season striped colour, disease resistance and own-root longevity in a compact, easy-care form that we would warmly recommend for evolving family and urban gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
AINA® – red-yellow hybrid tea rose - Meilland
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals moderately attract pollinators, as the semi-double form and partially concealed stamens limit pollen and nectar accessibility.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
