Piccadilly

Hybrid tea rose

MACar – Samuel Darragh McGredy IV

Bright yellow base colour with vivid red shading at the edges. - hybrid tea rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - fruity character

– Bicolour yellow-red blooms with vivid contrast.
– XL, high-centred flowers ideal for cutting.
– Bushy, upright habit with glossy dark foliage.
– Reliable repeat-flowering from summer to autumn.
– Medium disease resistance, hardy to -21 °C.
– Gné speisialta: Fál daite galánta nó rós taispeántais clasaiceach ó McGredy.

Grower care – Elegant spaces

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PICCADILLY – yellow-red hybrid tea rose - McGredy

Step out to meet the cheerful glow of PICCADILLY, a classic hybrid tea rose that brings an instant sense of sunshine to smaller Irish gardens and city front plots. Its large, high-centred blooms open in a vivid bicolour blend of yellow and scarlet-red, perfect for cutting and enjoying indoors after a short stroll in soft rain. Bushy, upright growth and glossy dark foliage make it naturally elegant, while medium maintenance means you simply keep it watered and deadhead lightly for strong repeat flowering. On its own roots it settles in reliably, building a long-lived framework that copes steadily with our cool summers and frequent showers, even where rainfall and heavy soil demand sensible drainage. Over time the plant moves from root-building to stronger top growth and then full garden impact, so you can look forward to year-on-year longevity, dependable rebloom, easy personal harvests of exhibition-style blooms, and an effortlessly ornamental presence beside cottage paths and Dublin terraces.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Front garden focal point	The upright, bushy habit and XL, high-centred flowers create an instant focal point beside a path or low wall, ideal for compact Dublin terraces where every shrub must earn its place for beginners.
Cottage-style mixed border	Repeat-flowering from early summer onwards, PICCADILLY threads waves of yellow-red colour through perennials and grasses, giving that relaxed, “girly” cottage look with minimal fuss for busy homeowners.
Cutting strip or picking bed	The long, straight stems and classic, exhibition-style buds are perfect for vases; with regular deadheading the bush keeps sending up new blooms, providing a steady home-grown supply for flower-lovers.
Small rose bed in family garden	Medium-height, bushy plants at 50 cm spacing quickly knit into a colourful bed; own-root vigour supports a stable shape and long lifespan, ideal where you want lasting structure for young families.
Feature shrub in large container	In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, this variety offers dramatic colour on a manageable plant, letting you brighten paved or rented spaces without complex maintenance for urban gardeners.
Sunny spot with heavier Irish soil	Once established on its own roots, the plant copes reliably with cool, damp Irish conditions and regular Atlantic showers, provided you ensure reasonable drainage in areas of persistent wet for clay-gardeners.
Low seasonal hedge or line	Planted at about 40 cm intervals, the upright bushes make an attractive flowering line along drives or paths; repeat blooming and glossy foliage keep the effect smart with simple care for neatness-seekers.
Pollinator-friendly, fragrant corner	Though double-flowered, PICCADILLY still offers a mild fruity scent and some nectar access; combine with pollinator stars like lavender and heuchera to enrich wildlife value for nature-lovers.

Styling ideas

Cottage-Romantic Row – Plant three PICCADILLY in a gentle curve with pink foxgloves and airy grasses for a soft cottage feel – ideal for nostalgic front-garden owners.
Terraced-Luxe Pot – Grow one plant in a 50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme and ivy to frame a doorway – ideal for style-conscious city dwellers.
Sunset Cutting Patch – Line a narrow bed with PICCADILLY and underplant with low heuchera for easy, plentiful cut flowers – ideal for home arrangers.
Neat Pathway Edge – Use a short run of bushes at 40 cm spacing with dwarf lavender for scent and structure – ideal for order-loving gardeners.
Colour-Contrast Corner – Pair PICCADILLY with blue ceanothus and pale ornamental grasses to make the bicolour blooms pop – ideal for bold-colour enthusiasts.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Hybrid Tea group; registered as MACar, marketed as PICCADILLY hybrid tea rose; ARS exhibition name PICCADILLY; commercial group Rós taehibride; own-root, 2-litre container-grown form.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV from ‘McGredy’s Yellow’ × ‘Karl Herbst’; introduced by Samuel McGredy & Son, Nurserymen (Northern Ireland) around 1959 after breeding work completed in the mid-1950s.
Awards and recognition	RNRS Certificate of Merit (1959); Madrid Gold Medal (1960); Rome Gold Medal (1960); historically valued as an exhibition hybrid tea combining vivid bicolour flowers with good garden performance.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy, upright shrub typically 80–110 cm tall and 60–85 cm wide; dense, glossy, dark green foliage and moderate prickles; medium self-cleaning, occasional deadheading maintains a tidy appearance.
Flower morphology	Very large, high-centred, pointed buds opening to double blooms with about 26–30 petals; solitary flowers on strong stems; classic exhibition hybrid tea form, well-suited to cutting and display.
Colour data and phenology	Bicolour yellow-red flowers; ARS code YR, RHS 13B outer and 45A inner; colours are brightest in cooler weather, softening to creamy yellow and pink tones as blooms age and in strong sunshine.
Fragrance and aroma	Mild, restrained fruity fragrance, noticeable at close range but not overpowering; suitable for those preferring a gentle scent indoors in vases or near frequently used garden seating areas.
Hip characteristics	Produces a moderate number of small, spherical hips 6–10 mm across; bright red colour gives autumn interest; may appear after flowering if deadheading is reduced later in the season.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate disease resistance overall with good black spot resistance, moderate mildew and rust; prefers steady moisture without drought.
Horticultural recommendations	Best in sunny, well-drained soil; space 50 cm in beds, 40 cm for low hedges, 75 cm as a specimen; plant 4.2–4.8 plants/m² for mass effect; water in dry spells and mulch to stabilise moisture levels.

PICCADILLY hybrid tea rose MACar brings vivid bicolour blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long-lived own-root strength to small Irish gardens, making it a thoughtful choice if you’d like lasting colour with manageable care.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: PICCADILLY – yellow-red hybrid tea rose - McGredy

Product Type: antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Cigireáilte:21.05.2025

Cultivar Merit Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [113] 02-047 (14.02.2026) antoniarose.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The name derives from Piccadilly in London.

Synonym Name: -

Registered Cultivar Name: MACar

Original Commercial Cultivar Name: Piccadilly

Former Name: -

Trade Name: Piccadilly Hybrid tea rose MACar

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Piccadilly

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Rós taehibride

Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition tea hybrid

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Samuel McGredy & Son, Nurserymen (Northern Ireland)

Year of Introduction: 1959

Registration Year: unregistered variety

Breeder: Samuel Darragh McGredy IV

Breeding Company / Institution: Samuel McGredy & Son, Nurserymen

Breeding Year: -, 1955

Parentage: ‘McGredy’s Yellow’ × ‘Karl Herbst’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Honours: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: RNRS Certificate of Merit (1959); Madrid – Gold Medal (1960); Rome – Gold Medal (1960)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 80-110 cm

Spread: 60-85 cm

Growth Habit: bushy, upright

Foliage: The cultivar has dense foliage, with leaves that have a glossy surface and a dark green hue.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: A significant proportion of spent blooms drop naturally, but occasional additional cleaning (deadheading) may be required.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Moderate self-cleaning.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-30

Flower Fullness: double flowered

Flower Form: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type)

Flower Size: XL (10 cm+)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: YR RHS code: 13B (outer), 45A (inner)

Repeat Flowering: It is repeat-flowering and its second bloom is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: yellow-red

Flower Colour: Bright yellow base colour with vivid red shading at the edges.

Closed Bud: Reddish yellow with stronger red tones at the tip.

Freshly Opened Flower: Sunshine yellow in the centre, the outer petal edges are scarlet red.

Full Bloom: The yellow mid-tone remains, the red edges slightly fade to a ruby pink.

Pre-Fading Flower: The yellow fades to a creamy shade, while the red edge turns to pale pink.

Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight and hot conditions the yellow–red bicolour may fade; in cooler conditions it appears more vivid.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: mild, restrained-scented rose

Fragrance Character: fruity character

Pollinator Attraction: Double (telt) flowers with reduced stamen accessibility provide only moderate attraction to pollinators.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Double-flowered variety that attracts pollinators moderately, but is at most partially pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Rose Hip Characteristics

Maximum Rose Hip Diameter: 6-10 mm

Rose Hip Shape: spherical

Rose Hip Colour: bright red

Rose Hip Notes: Produces a moderate number of spherical, bright red hips 6–10 mm in diameter; may be ornamental.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness H Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Flowers even in warm conditions but does not tolerate prolonged drought; requires watering.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – medium
black spot – resistant
rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: for mass planting: 50 cm; for hedging: 40 cm; as a solitary specimen: 75 cm

Planting Density: in square planting 4,2 plants/m², in hexagonal arrangement 4,8 plants/m²

Partial Shade Tolerance: Best suited to sunny locations

Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement medium; occasional pest and disease control required.

Key Uses: flower bed, park, urban green space, cut flower

Notes

Strengths: Grower care – Elegant spaces

Companion Plants: Heuchera (low varieties) - dwarf coral bells Persicaria sp - red evergreen knotweed Ceanothus thyrsiflorus - Californian lilac

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PICCADILLY – yellow-red hybrid tea rose - McGredy

Bright yellow base colour with vivid red shading at the edges. - hybrid tea rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - fruity character

Ceannaigh rósanna ar líne - hybrid tea rose - Piccadilly - yellow-red - (80-110 cm)

Bláthaireacht: solitary airde: 80-110 cm Cruth na bláthanna: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type) Friotaíocht gheimhridh: 6b yellow-red - Samuel McGredy & Son, Nurserymen (Northern Ireland) hybrid tea rose - Méid an bhlátha: XL (10 cm+) Méid an bhlátha: XL (10 cm+) - airde: 80-110 cm airde: 80-110 cm - Líon bláthanna: double flowered Piccadilly - Rósanna sa ghairdín | antoniaROSE® Original - premium bronze Samuel Darragh McGredy IV

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Care guide

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.

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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.