Vivid scarlet‑orange‑toned, intense, pure hue. - dwarf, mini rose - mild, subtle-scented rose - scent description not available
– Compact, bushy habit for small spaces.
– Vibrant orange-red blooms all season.
– Low maintenance, ideal for busy gardeners.
– Excellent resistance to major rose diseases.
– Hardy to H7, tolerates colder climates.
– Special feature: Miniature show rose bred by McGredy, perfect for borders or specimen planting.
Low maintenance – Quality-conscious choice
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
17,90 £
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Tara Allison™ mini – dwarf orange-red rose – MACwaiwer
Compact and naturally bushy, ‘Tara Allison’ settles quickly into small British gardens, giving neat structure and colour with minimal effort. Its remontant flowering brings cheerful orange‑red clusters several times through the season, while the plant’s reliable disease resistance and generally low‑input maintenance suit busy gardeners. Own‑root development supports long‑term shape and recovery, ideal where winds and rain demand a rose that anchors and adapts steadily, and its miniature scale makes it easy to place in narrow borders, front gardens or larger containers without overgrowing surrounding plants.
Closed bud of Tara Allison™ in deep orange-red.
Tara Allison™ flowers shown side by side at different stages of opening.
Tara Allison™ in bloom, showing its cupped, flat-opening semi-double flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front garden bed by the path
The naturally compact, bushy habit keeps this rose within 50–65 cm, giving a tidy, structured line along a path without spilling over paving. Its scale suits narrow front borders where you want a clear edge and reliable flowering for beginners.
Low border edging in family gardens
Recommended spacing of 25–30 cm allows you to create a low, continuous border that reads as a calm, even strip of foliage and bloom. The moderate height frames lawns and play areas neatly, ideal for those wanting order without high hedges for homeowners.
Feature plant in a small mixed cottage bed
Bright orange‑red flowers in small clusters bring a clear focal point among perennials and shrubs without dominating them. It works well with mid‑green foliage and classic cottage companions, giving a “planted once, enjoying for years” effect for stylists.
Grouped planting of 3–5 bushes in a focal spot
Planting in small groups at 30–50 cm spacing quickly produces a rounded, flowering mound, especially from the second and third year as root and shoot growth build up. This offers a strong colour block from a compact footprint for planners.
Low‑care family border in busy households
The rose is bred for good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust, needing only basic hygiene and watering in dry spells. Moderate self‑cleaning means less frequent deadheading, keeping care simple for time‑pressed gardeners.
Own‑root planting for long, stable garden structure
As an own‑root plant it forms its permanent framework in situ, recovering better from pruning and weather stress and avoiding graft‑related issues. Over the years this supports a durable, balanced low shrub for long‑termers.
Containers and large terrace pots
The dwarf size adapts very well to large containers from about 40–50 litres, where roots have space to stabilise and support repeat flowering. In pots, watering and feeding are easy to manage, giving predictable results for balconies.
Neat rose strip in exposed or coastal gardens
The moderately dense, mid‑green foliage and steady structure sit well in raised beds or improved soil where drainage and anchoring matter in wet, windy weather. This helps the plants knit into the border and stay upright for coast‑dwellers.
Styling ideas
Cottage-edge – Line a front path with ‘Tara Allison’ and intersperse soft perennials like geraniums for a classic, low cottage edging – ideal for lovers of traditional front gardens.
Amber-focus – Combine with Philadelphus coronarius behind and pale annuals in front to let the orange‑red blooms pop against scented white – for those who enjoy gentle but striking contrasts.
Low-rug – Plant 5 bushes in a loose drift at 30 cm spacing to create a low, glowing “rug” of colour in a small lawn bay – suited to small‑garden owners wanting impact from limited space.
Container-duo – Use two large 50‑litre pots flanking a door, each with one bush underplanted with trailing lobelia, to frame entrances with neat, repeat colour – perfect for busy urban households.
Warm-border – Set in front of Cornus sericea ‘Hedgerows Gold’ and Helichrysum italicum to build a warm, orange‑gold border with winter stem interest – for design‑minded gardeners planning year‑round scenes.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Miniature, dwarf rose; registered as MACwaiwer, marketed as Tara Allison™ Mini - dwarf rose MACwaiwer, with ARS exhibition name Tara Allison for miniature rose classes.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV from ‘Wanaka’ × ‘Eyepaint’, introduced by McGredy Roses International via Justice Miniature Roses in 1987 and registered the same year.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy miniature shrub, around 50–65 cm high and 40–55 cm wide, moderately thorny, with moderately dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage providing a tidy, compact outline in borders.
Flower morphology
Semi‑double miniature blooms with 13–25 petals, borne in clustered inflorescences, small 0.5–1.5 inch flowers opening cupped to flat, capable of remontant flowering with a generous second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Intense orange‑red, scarlet‑orange tone (ARS OR; RHS 40A–40B), buds deep orange‑red, opening bright scarlet red, then fading gradually to lighter orange‑red while retaining the main orange‑red character.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is mild and subtle, not a dominant feature; chosen primarily for colour and garden form rather than scent, making it suitable where visual effect and ease matter more than strong perfume.
Hip characteristics
Generally sparse hip set due to semi‑double flowers; when present, small spherical orange‑red hips about 7–9 mm across may appear, adding modest late‑season decorative interest without heavy seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7, hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (approx. USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with moderate heat tolerance if watered in prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny sites; low maintenance with good disease resistance, requiring only basic pruning and deadheading, spacing 25–50 cm depending on use, with 9.8–11.3 plants per m² for massed planting.
Tara Allison™ offers compact growth, reliable repeat colour and low maintenance in a long‑lived own‑root form, making it a thoughtful choice if you want a small rose that simply settles in and performs over time.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
TARA ALLISON™ – orange-red dwarf mini rose - McGredy
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® 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.
