Rita McNeil Bare Root Rose Bush

About Rita McNeil Bare-Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MACchome’ — Rita McNeil
🧬 Breeder: Samuel Darragh McGredy IV (New Zealand)
🌹 A striking scarlet-orange Hybrid Tea rose with classic form and gentle fragrance.

Rita McNeil is a vibrant Hybrid Tea rose celebrated for its glowing scarlet-orange blooms that brighten any garden. Bred in 1985 by renowned rosarian Samuel McGredy IV, this cultivar produces medium-to-large, fully petaled flowers in flushes throughout the growing season, pairing bold color with classic form and a mild, inviting fragrance. Whether planted in beds, borders, or containers, Rita McNeil delivers season-long beauty with true Hybrid Tea elegance. 

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🎨 Color: Scarlet-orange to scarlet-red
🌸 Bloom Form: Medium to large, full (26–40 petals), classic Hybrid Tea
🌼 Bloom Size: ~2.75″ diameter, borne mostly solitary
🔁 Flowering Habit: Blooms in flushes through the growing season
🌼 Fragrance: Mild, sweet fragrance
🌿 Foliage: Large, semi-glossy, healthy dark green foliage 

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌱 Growth Habit: Bushy, upright shrub
↕️ Height: Approximately 39″–4′11″ (100–150 cm)
↔️ Width: Moderate garden-friendly spread
❄️ Winter Hardiness: Best in USDA Zones 7b and warmer
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best flowering
🛡️ Uses: Ideal for beds, borders, containers, and cut flowers 

💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

Rita McNeil is the rose you reach for when you want classic Hybrid Tea beauty with a bold, unforgettable color. Its scarlet-orange blooms stand out in any setting — whether lining a garden path, centered in a mixed border, or brightening a vase indoors. The gentle fragrance and refined form make it a joy to grow, while its steady repeat flowering keeps the color coming all season long. 

🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

Planting Site: Full sun with well-drained soil
Spacing: Allow space for an upright medium shrub
Watering: Regular watering, especially during establishment
Pruning: Prune in spring — remove old canes and shape for airflow
Maintenance: Moderate; benefits from consistent care for best blooms