Rainbow Niagara™ Bare Root Rose Bush

About Rainbow Niagara™ Bare Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MACtaurang’ — Rainbow Niagara™
Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV

Rainbow Niagara™ is a spectacular striped hybrid tea rose that brings vibrant color and classic rose form to the garden. Bred by legendary rose breeder Samuel McGredy IV, this variety produces large, high-centered blooms streaked with bold shades of yellow, orange, and rosy red, often highlighted by a bright yellow reverse. As the flowers mature, the colors soften into warm coral and sunset tones, creating a constantly shifting display of color on the plant.

Each bloom opens from a long pointed bud into a large, elegant flower about 4.5 inches across, with layered petals arranged in the classic hybrid tea form. The flowers carry a moderate fragrance with fruity, sweet, and lightly spicy notes, adding another layer of garden enjoyment.

Rainbow Niagara™ blooms in flushes throughout the season, with flowers typically held singly on sturdy stems—making it an excellent rose for cutting, garden display, or exhibition. Its strong upright habit and dense, glossy foliage give the plant a polished look while supporting a steady display of dramatic blooms.

With its vibrant striped flowers and classic hybrid tea elegance, Rainbow Niagara™ delivers bold color, fragrance, and garden performance from late spring through fall.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Samuel Darragh McGredy IV
🏢 Introduced: 1995 (as ‘Marvelle’), later introduced as Rainbow Niagara™
🧾 Variety: ‘MACtaurang’
🎨 Color: Yellow with orange-red stripes, light yellow reverse
🌸 Petal Count: ~17–40
💠 Bloom Form: Large, high-centered hybrid tea blooms
📏 Bloom Size: ~4.5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer
🏺 Vase Life: Good; excellent for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate — fruity, sweet, and lightly spicy

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Tall, upright, well-branched shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~3 ft
↕️ Height: ~3–4 ft
↔️ Width: ~3 ft
🌱 Foliage: Dense, leathery dark green leaves

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Vigor: Very vigorous grower
🛡️ Disease Notes: Good resistance, particularly to rust
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest
🌸 Best Uses: Cutting garden • Exhibition rose • Garden focal point

With its fiery sunset stripes, classic hybrid tea blooms, and strong garden performance, Rainbow Niagara™ is a rose that brings both excitement and elegance to the garden—like a living sunset blooming on every stem. 🌹