Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Small: under 2"
Bloom shape: Flat
Petal count: semi-double: 8-15 petals
Rose bloom color: Red blend
Rebloom: Good
Class: Miniature
Extra Color Info: Red blend, white center, hand-painted
Growth Habit: Very short, 1-2 feet, bushy
Fragrance: Mild
Hybridizer & year: Samuel Darragh McGredy IV, 1982
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 6 and warmer

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Plant Height: 1-2 feet
Plant Spread: 1-2 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Red and white
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Parentage: Eyepaint x Ko's Yellow
Child plants: 5 child plants

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Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'Little Artist'
  • 'MACmanley'
  • 'MACmanly'
  • 'Top Gear'

Common names
  • Rose

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Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: October 12, 2010
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: August 2008
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: October 23, 2018
A few of the last blooms of the season
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: July 2011
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: July 14, 2011
Location: Switzerland, in my garden
Date: 2016-06-27
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: May 28, 2018
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: May 28, 2018
Location: San Jose Heritage Rose Garden
Date: 2007-10-29
Location: San Jose Heritage Rose Garden
Date: 2007-10-09
Location: San Jose Heritage Rose Garden
Date: 2007-10-09
Location: San Jose Heritage Rose Garden
Date: 2007-10-29
Photo by zuzu

San Jose Heritage Rose Garden, CA.

San Jose Heritage Rose Garden, CA.
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: May 2013
One of my favorite roses
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: May 2013
One of my favorite roses
Photo by stephgem

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