AINA® – red-yellow hybrid tea rose - Meilland
Striped blooms of AINA® bring an immediate focal point to small borders, combining vivid red, cream-yellow and pink tones in a classic hybrid tea form that suits British front gardens and compact cottage-style beds. Its upright, bushy habit with glossy foliage creates a tidy, structural feature that is easy to place in typical family plots, even where soils need care for better drainage in wetter regions or heavier ground. Reliable remontant flowering means colour from early summer well into autumn, while the own-root plant establishes steadily so that by the third year you see its full ornamental impact with minimal intervention in an average home garden.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden focal point near the entrance |
The upright, 120–180 cm habit and eye-catching red-yellow striping give immediate presence beside a path or doorway without overwhelming smaller plots, creating a clear vertical accent that stays neat with light annual pruning, ideal for a visually minded beginner. |
| Small mixed border in a family garden |
Clustered semi-double flowers repeat well through the season, providing recurring colour among perennials and shrubs, while the moderate size and recommended 55–90 cm spacing keep maintenance simple and help the border remain orderly for a time-pressed homeowner. |
| Cutting rose in a cottage-style bed |
Stem length and flower form suit cutting for vases, and the patterned blooms bring variety to informal cottage arrangements; remontant flowering ensures a steady supply of stems without needing complex feeding schedules, suiting a style-conscious gardener. |
| Low-maintenance specimen near a patio or seating area |
The combination of dense, glossy foliage, moderate fragrance and long flowering makes an attractive single specimen by a terrace, with straightforward watering and simple winter care giving reliable results year after year for a relaxed urbanite. |
| Small group planting of 3–5 plants in a lawn island |
Planted at the suggested distances, a group builds a uniform, upright clump that reads as one coherent feature; own-root growth allows the bushes to mature together into a stable, long-lived planting that rewards the patient planner. |
| Rose and grass combination with textural contrast |
The vivid, streaked flowers and glossy leaves contrast nicely with fine ornamental grasses such as blue fescue, while the rose’s structured form anchors looser planting, forming an easy yet designed look that appeals to the aesthetically focused novice. |
| Park-style border or shared front boundary |
Good disease resistance to black spot, rust and powdery mildew helps maintain a clean appearance along communal boundaries, reducing the need for spraying or intensive care, which is reassuring in a shared setting for a cooperative-minded neighbour. |
| Raised bed or improved soil area in heavier ground |
In regions where heavier soils benefit from raised beds and better drainage, an own-root rose that settles deeply and responds well to regular moisture fits reliably, offering long-term structure with simple seasonal tasks for a cautious but optimistic starter. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-border jewel – Combine AINA® with soft pink roses, catmint and lamb’s ear to soften its bold striping in a romantic border – ideal for lovers of traditional cottage gardens.
- Entrance accent – Plant a single rose by a gate or front step with low evergreen groundcover honeysuckle to frame the path – suited to homeowners wanting quick kerb appeal.
- Striped showcase – Create a trio planting in a small bed with neutral-toned shrubs so the patterned blooms stand out – perfect for colour enthusiasts who enjoy a statement feature.
- Contemporary contrast – Pair with blue fescue and gravel mulch for a clean, graphic look that highlights foliage and flower form – attractive to urban gardeners seeking low-fuss structure.
- Cutting corner – Dedicate a sunny corner to AINA® with a few companion perennials, providing regular stems for the vase without sacrificing garden display – ideal for beginners who like home-grown flowers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose from Meilland with registered cultivar name MEIroylear, marketed in the UK as AINA® hybrid tea rose; also known on exhibition benches as All American Magic™. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in France in 1997 by Alain Meilland from (Yakimour × MEIvestal) × ‘Scentimental’, introduced after 2008 by Meilland International with 2008 registration. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised with a Prize for Novelty at the Geneva International Rose Competition in 2006, highlighting its distinctive striped colour pattern in professional rose trials. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy plant 120–180 cm tall and 60–100 cm wide, moderately thorny, with dense, medium-green glossy foliage forming a well-filled framework suitable for borders and specimens. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, 13–25 petalled, ball to pompon-shaped blooms of medium size in clusters; remontant habit gives a strong first flush followed by an equally abundant repeat later in the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Red base heavily streaked with cream-yellow and pink; ARS rb, RHS 46A outer and 8C inner; in strong light the striping softens to pink-cream while maintaining an attractive, variegated effect. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, fresh, fruity scent that does not overpower seating areas; semi-double flowers with partially concealed stamens offer moderate attraction for pollinators in wildlife-friendly plantings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Forms moderate quantities of ellipsoidal hips, 10–14 mm in diameter, ripening to orange-red and adding a discreet autumn and early winter feature where spent flowers are not removed. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates summer heat with watering in long dry spells, and hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, roughly USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3). |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions as border, park, cut flower or specimen; plant 55–90 cm apart depending on effect, at 3.3–3.8 plants/m², ideally in well-prepared, free-draining soil or large containers over 40–50 litres. |
AINA® hybrid tea rose MEIroylear offers long-season striped colour, dependable disease resistance and a stable, own-root structure for years of display, making it a thoughtful choice if you want a distinctive yet straightforward garden rose.
