Vibrant, deep-red outer petals with a contrasting, pure white centre. - dwarf - mini rose - very faint, barely perceptible scented rose - fresh, apple-scented
– Star-shaped red-and-white hand-painted blooms.
– Compact, bushy dwarf habit for small spaces.
– Reliable remontant flowering with rich second flush.
– Good winter hardiness to RHS H7 rating.
– Moderate disease tolerance, needs only light care.
– Special feature: Subtle, fresh apple fragrance adds a playful extra note.
Dream-garden-focused choice – Economical with chemicals
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,70 £
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Little Artist – red-and-white dwarf miniature rose – McGredy
With its painterly, red-edged blooms, Little Artist is a compact miniature rose that fits effortlessly into small British gardens, coping well even where rain and wind call for reliable structure and simple care. Its bushy, low, dwarf habit keeps beds and borders neat, while clusters of star-shaped flowers repeat from summer into autumn for cheerful colour at the front of borders, in edging lines or on balconies. As an own-root plant it settles in steadily, building a long-lived, balanced little shrub that can regenerate from the base if ever cut back hard. In a 2-litre pot it is easy to handle and planting is straightforward, giving beginners early success without complex pruning, yet offering enthusiasts a distinctive, exhibition-bred miniature ideal for detailed designs and pattern planting. Over its first seasons it concentrates on roots, then shoots, before reaching full ornamental value, creating a stable feature you can enjoy for many years.
Little Artist rose in full bloom with red outer petals and a cream-white centre.
Little Artist in closed bud stage, showing a deep red, single-colour bud.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-of-border edging in small family gardens
The naturally low, bushy habit forms a tidy edging line along paths, lawns or drive edges without constant clipping, ideal where you want structure but have limited time for shaping work; well suited to aesthetics-focused beginners.
Compact feature in small beds and mixed cottage borders
Its distinctive red-and-white, hand-painted effect stands out among perennials and cottage favourites, giving a focal point in a small bed while remaining in scale with the planting; ideal for design-conscious homeowners.
Containers and large patio pots (from 40–50 litres)
The shallow root system and modest mature size make it easy to grow in substantial containers that buffer summer drying, providing long-season colour on patios, roof terraces and balconies; practical for busy urban gardeners.
Low-maintenance family front gardens
Medium self-cleaning and manageable disease resistance mean that, with basic watering and occasional deadheading, it keeps looking fresh without intensive spraying schedules, matching the needs of time-pressed families.
Small groups and pattern plantings
Planted in groups of three to five, the uniform, dwarf growth and repeat flowering create a consistent wave of colour that reads clearly from the street, echoing classic British front-garden layouts; ideal for style-focused owners.
Roses for windy or exposed suburban plots
The low, spreading framework anchors the plant well and reduces wind rock, helping it remain presentable on more exposed sites where taller roses can look battered in wet, blowy weather; reassuring for coastal-edge gardeners.
Long-term, low hedge lines around seating or play areas
Own-root growth allows the shrub to thicken from the base over the years and recover from harder pruning, supporting long-lived, low hedges that frame family spaces without demanding complex rose-care knowledge from casual users.
Simple rose choice for those new to growing roses
The straightforward planting pattern, limited pruning needs and dependable remontant flowering provide confidence, while its hand-painted flowers gradually establish as roots, then shoots, then full display, guiding cautious new gardeners.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE RIBBON – edge a path with Little Artist and interplant soft Campanula portenschlagiana for a low, blue-and-red cottage-style ribbon – suited to romantic front-garden planners.
MINI PATIO GALLERY – place three roses in separate 50-litre pots with neutral underplanting to showcase each “painted” bloom like a tiny artwork – ideal for balcony and terrace decorators.
PLAYFUL PATCH – create a small, child-visible bed near seating where the compact, prickle-moderate bushes and bright flowers form a friendly, easy-care display – good for young-family households.
LOW ART HEDGE – line a short drive or garden boundary with evenly spaced plants to form a colourful, knee-high border that stays tidy with simple annual trimming – useful for order-loving homeowners.
TEXTURE CARPET – combine Little Artist with Japanese spurge and smooth rupturewort for a low, textural mix where flowers pop above evergreen groundcover – attractive for design-led garden improvers.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Miniature, dwarf rose from the Hand Painted Roses collection; registered as MACmanly, traded as Little Artist, exhibition miniature category under ARS rules.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV (McGredy Roses International) from ‘Ko’s Yellow’ × ‘Eyepaint’; registered 1987, introduced after 1987, New Zealand origin.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy, spreading shrub 30–40 cm high and 70–90 cm wide with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, ideal for low edging or groundcover roles.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, flat, star-shaped blooms, 0.5–1.5 inches across, produced in clusters; 13–25 petals, remontant with a generous second flush given reasonable feeding and watering regimes.
Colour data and phenology
Deep red outer petals with pure white centre and yellow stamens; red edges fade toward raspberry as blooms open while centres stay cream-white; colour retention moderate over the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
Very faint, fresh, apple-like scent that is barely perceptible in normal garden use; chosen more for unique bicolour visual impact than for strong fragrance-led planting schemes.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally sets small ellipsoidal hips, 5–7 mm diameter, orange-red when ripe; generally a modest feature and not usually a primary consideration in design or wildlife planting plans.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3); moderate resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, good rust resistance; appreciates watering during prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; space 50–90 cm depending on use, densities around 3.2–3.7 plants/m² for edging or mass planting schemes.
Little Artist offers compact, long-lived colour with distinctive hand-painted blooms, modest care needs and the resilience of an own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice when planning an easy, characterful garden addition.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LITTLE ARTIST – red-and-white dwarf miniature rose - McGredy
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its flowers have a double form that conceals the stamens, making nectar and pollen less accessible and therefore only weakly attractive to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its semi-double flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, so it can be considered at most partially pollinator-friendly.
Maintenance Requirement:
Maintenance requirement: medium; occasional plant protection may be necessary, primarily against powdery mildew and black spot.
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.
