Vivid scarlet‑orange‑toned, intense, pure hue. - dwarf, mini rose - mild, subtle-scented rose - scent description not available
– Vivid scarlet‑orange blooms all season
– Compact, bushy habit for small spaces
– Excellent resistance to major rose diseases
– Low maintenance, ideal for busy gardeners
– Hardy to Irish winters, reliable performance
– Gné speisialta: Miniature flower clusters give vibrant, eye‑catching colour even in the smallest borders agus coimeádáin.
Low maintenance – Quality-conscious choice
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TARA ALLISON™ – orange-red dwarf mini rose - McGredy
Bring a touch of cottage charm to even the smallest Irish front garden with Tara Allison™, a neat, bushy miniature rose that earns its place through sheer reliability. Clusters of vivid orange-red blooms appear in generous flushes from early summer, then return again for a second season, giving steady colour even when our weather turns unsettled and damp with its frequent showers and soft light. This compact, own-root plant is bred for excellent disease resistance, so You spend more time enjoying it and less time fussing over treatments. Perfect for busy families and beginners, it settles in quickly, then quietly builds up below ground in year one, pushes stronger shoots in year two and reaches full ornamental value by year three, rewarding a little patience with long-term colour in a surprisingly small space.
Tara Allison™ miniatűr rózsa zárt, mély narancsvörös bimbója.
Tara Allison™ showing bud, freshly opened and fuller bloom stages side by side.
Tara Allison™ shows small, semi-double, cupped flowers that open flat.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden along a path
The compact 50–65 cm height and 40–55 cm spread keep Tara Allison™ tidy beside narrow paths while its vivid orange-red blooms give a warm welcome right at the gate; ideal for low-effort edging that still looks considered for the busy homeowner.
Small cottage-style border
Its bushy structure and generous repeat flowering provide ongoing colour in a modest border without overwhelming other plants, creating a relaxed cottage feel with very simple care needs, suiting the beginner gardener.
Low informal hedge
Close planting at 25–30 cm creates a soft, low hedge of consistent height and colour, with semi-double flowers that self-clean reasonably well once established, a practical solution for the low-maintenance owner.
Feature in a large container
Used as a focal point in a 40–50 litre pot, Tara Allison™ holds a neat outline and offers long-season colour on a patio or doorstep, needing only regular watering and feeding, an attractive option for the urban balcony gardener.
Mixed planting with shrubs
Its mid-green, slightly glossy foliage sits comfortably in front of mock orange or dogwood, adding a bright lower layer of colour that stays in scale and needs little pruning, suiting the time-pressed shrub lover.
Clay soil family garden bed
With good disease resistance and a modest root system, it performs reliably in typical Irish clay once drainage is improved with organic matter and mulch, fitting the needs of the realistic family gardener.
Season-long colour near seating areas
The remontant habit and mild, subtle scent mean there is nearly always some colour and a gentle fragrance by the patio or a favourite chair, without the workload of fussier roses, pleasing the relaxed evening sitter.
Weather-exposed coastal or windy sites
The sturdy, bushy habit and moderate height help it cope where open gardens regularly feel brisk Atlantic breezes and frequent rain, making it a reassuring choice for the seaside gardener.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Ribbon Border – line a short front path with Tara Allison™ and soft perennials like lady’s mantle for a loose, “girly” cottage look – perfect for romantic front-garden enthusiasts
Terraced Jewel Pot – plant one rose in a 40–50 litre clay pot with trailing thyme to frame a Dublin terrace doorstep – ideal for space-conscious city dwellers
Warm Hedge Drift – create a low, wavy hedge using close-spaced plants, echoing their orange-red with tawny ornamental grasses – suited to informal, nature-minded households
Shrub Companions – place in front of mock orange or Cornus sericea ‘Hedgerows Gold’ to contrast bright flowers with variegated foliage – appealing to colour-focused designers
Family-Friendly Play Border – edge a lawn or play area with these compact bushes and resilient groundcovers, keeping sightlines open yet cheerful – great for busy family gardens
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Miniature, dwarf garden rose; registered as MACwaiwer, marketed as Tara Allison™. Mini exhibition category, part of the Rósra mion - abhac group for compact landscape and container use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV from ‘Wanaka’ × ‘Eyepaint’. Introduced and registered in 1987 via McGredy Roses International and Justice Miniature Roses for global garden and show use.
Growth and structural characteristics
Miniature, bushy plant 50–65 cm tall, spreading 40–55 cm. Moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage with moderate thorns. Forms a tidy, rounded outline suitable for edging or small hedges.
Flower morphology
Semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals, small (1–4 cm), in clustered, cupped, flat-opening form. Remontant habit provides an initial flush followed by a generous second flowering period in season.
Colour data and phenology
Vivid scarlet-orange to orange-red flowers, ARS code OR, RHS 40A–40B. Deep orange-red buds open bright, then fade slightly lighter while retaining the main orange-red tone through most of the bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Subtle, mild rose fragrance, not overpowering near paths or seating. Suitable where strong scent is not required but a gentle, traditional rose note is appreciated, especially in smaller, enclosed gardens.
Hip characteristics
Hip set generally light due to semi-double form; occasional small, spherical orange-red hips 7–9 mm across may appear, adding a discreet autumn accent without significant self-seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b). Handles moderate heat with watering in dry spells and suits most Irish garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny sites with improved drainage; avoid waterlogging on heavy clays. Space 25–50 cm depending on use. Own-root plants respond well to organic mulch, light pruning and regular feeding in spring.
Tara Allison™ offers compact long-season colour, strong disease resistance and dependable own-root vigour, making it a thoughtful choice for an easy, long-lived accent in your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
TARA ALLISON™ – orange-red dwarf mini rose - McGredy
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
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.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip formation is expected to be minimal due to the double flowers; occasionally producing spherical, orange-red hips 7–9 mm in diameter.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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