Vivid scarlet‑orange‑toned, intense, pure hue. - dwarf, mini rose - mild, subtle-scented rose - scent description not available
– Compact, bushy habit for small garden spaces.
– Vivid orange-red blooms with lasting colour.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Low maintenance with strong disease resistance.
– Hardy to RHS H7, tolerates colder winters.
– Special feature: Ideal miniature for neat borders, edging or a standout specimen in containers.
Low maintenance – Quality-conscious choice
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
17,40 £
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Tara Allison™ – orange-red dwarf mini rose – McGredy
In a compact London front garden or on a small balcony, Tara Allison™ creates a neat, low hedge of colour and tidy form that fits easily into busy lives. Its naturally bushy habit and semi-double blooms mean very light maintenance; spent flowers are few and quickly refreshed by new clusters. Bred for strong overall health, it stands up well to damp UK summers and breezy sites, coping reliably even where rain and wind meet heavier garden soils and need improved drainage. As an own-root plant it offers reassuring long-term stability, regenerating cleanly from the base if ever cut back hard. Planted once in peat-free compost and watered with collected rain, it will quietly extend its lifespan year after year. Expect a gentle, steady development from establishing roots to fuller top growth and finally a satisfying mini-hedge of season-long flowers, bringing balanced structure and soft fragrance to your green, sustainable space.
Closed bud of Tara Allison™ orange-red dwarf mini rose
Tara Allison™ showing different flower opening stages side by side.
Tara Allison™ showing its cupped, flat-opening semi-double bloom form.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front-garden edging
Its compact 50–65 cm height and bushy structure form a precise orange-red edging that frames paths and drives without encroaching on limited space, ideal where reliable structure matters for the everyday city gardener.
Low-maintenance mini hedge
Close planting at 25–30 cm creates a continuous, easy-care mini hedge; moderate self-cleaning and strong disease resistance mean only occasional trimming and deadheading, keeping tasks light for the time-poor urban homeowner.
Long-season container feature
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, Tara Allison™ flowers repeatedly from summer onwards with a generous second flush, giving months of colour on patios and balconies while asking little more than watering and simple checks by the balcony owner.
Resilient coastal or exposed garden
Robust foliage, H7 hardiness and strong resistance to common fungal problems help it perform in breezier, wetter gardens where wind-driven rain and heavier soils demand a tough, forgiving choice for the coastal gardener.
Own-root, long-lived specimen
As an own-root rose it builds a durable framework, regrowing cleanly from the base after any winter damage or hard pruning, supporting a long ornamental life with minimal replacement cost for the sustainability-minded buyer.
Peat-free, rainwater-conscious planting
Performs well in quality peat-free compost when combined with good drainage and mulching; regular use of stored rainwater keeps growth steady and supports a greener, resource-aware approach favoured by the eco-focused gardener.
Year-by-year family-garden development
In the first year it concentrates on roots, the second year brings stronger shoots and branching, and by the third year it settles into a full, stable mini hedge that fits naturally into evolving family gardens for the patient planner.
Starter rose for beginners
Compact size, clear planting distances and low intervention needs make it easy to site and care for; its reliable structure helps newcomers gain confidence without complex pruning, suiting any beginner urban gardener.
Styling ideas
Terrace-Edge Chic – Line a narrow front path with Tara Allison™ and alternate with low lavender for scent and contrast – ideal for style-conscious townhouse owners.
Balcony Accent – Plant three in a 50-litre trough with trailing nepeta to soften the sides – perfect for busy flat-dwellers wanting long-season colour.
Mini-Hedge Frame – Use a tight row to frame a gravel rain garden, underplant with thyme to knit the edge – suited to eco-minded small-garden designers.
Clay-Bed Tidy – In improved, free-draining clay, repeat-plant along the front of a mixed border to give a neat, reliable low line – good for suburban family gardeners.
Courtyard Focus – Place a pair in large pots flanking a doorway, with soft sage at the base to echo the orange-red blooms – appealing to those seeking a simple, formal welcome.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Miniature dwarf rose, registered as MACwaiwer and marketed as Tara Allison™; ARS exhibition name Tara Allison. Part of the Mini – dwarf rose collection, bred for compact garden and show use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV from ‘Wanaka’ × ‘Eyepaint’; introduced 1987 via Justice Miniature Roses. Originating from McGredy Roses International, with selection focused on colour and plant health.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, compact habit reaching about 50–65 cm in height and 40–55 cm spread. Moderately dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness create a tidy, small-scale shrub suitable for edges.
Flower morphology
Semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals, borne in clustered inflorescences. Small flowers, roughly 0.5–1.5 inches, open cupped then flatter, with remontant repeat flowering and a notably generous second flush in season.
Colour data and phenology
Vivid scarlet‑orange to orange-red, ARS code OR, RHS 40A–40B. Deep orange-red buds open bright scarlet with orange sheen, then gently fade yet retain the dominant orange-red tone throughout the flowering phase.
Fragrance and aroma
Described as mild and subtle, offering a light rose scent without overpowering nearby seating areas. Fragrance presence is perceptible at close range, suiting compact gardens where delicacy is preferred.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is generally low due to the semi-double form, though small spherical orange-red hips, around 7–9 mm diameter, may appear occasionally and add a modest autumnal accent if left unpruned.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good overall disease resistance, rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under typical garden conditions. Hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C, aligning with RHS H7 and USDA Zone 6b performance.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with a well-drained soil; watering needed in prolonged dry spells. Recommended spacing: 30 cm for mass plantings, 25 cm for hedging, 50 cm as a specimen, giving 9.8–11.3 plants per square metre.
Tara Allison™ offers compact structure, repeat orange-red flowering and long-lived own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful, easy-care choice for small, sustainable gardens and patios you may wish to enjoy for many seasons.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
TARA ALLISON™ – orange-red dwarf mini rose - McGredy
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Full Bloom:
Saturated orange-red with uniform petals.
Before Fading:
Fading orange-red with a subtle reddish hue.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the vivid scarlet‑orange shade gradually fades from a saturated orange‑red to a lighter orange‑red, while the main tone remains throughout.
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.
