Colleen,

I am sorry to say that I have planted and killed so many own-root roses in the last fifteen years that I am not a reliable source of information on any rose. I don't think Allegra is still around (there is a pink rose in the front bed whose identity I don't remember), but that is probably because I planted it in a hostile location, failed to water it during a drought, or didn't support it with pesticides during an insect invasion. Best of luck with your plants though!

ACTUALLY, I just went out and checked--Allegra is the pink rose whose name I always forget. It has done well in spite of me-- which is a real testament to its hardiness! Currently about six and a half feet, no suckers, good resistance to black spot which is endemic in that bed. It's up against the house facing east, so gets morning sun and some shelter. I can recommend it enthusiastically, for what my poor recommendation is worth.