Eustacia Vye® by David Austin®

Soft, romantic, and beautifully fragrant, Eustacia Vye® by David Austin® is an exquisite English Shrub Rose celebrated for its delicate apricot-pink blooms, intricately formed rosettes, and wonderfully fruity fragrance. Introduced in 2019, this exceptional variety combines the timeless charm of an Old Garden Rose with the repeat-flowering performance, graceful growth habit, and refined elegance that make David Austin roses so beloved.

Eustacia Vye® produces gorgeous, softly colored flowers in romantic shades of warm apricot, blush pink, and delicate rose pink. The blooms begin as beautifully rounded buds, gradually opening into magnificent, very full rosettes with gently ruffled petals arranged around a charming button eye.

One of the most captivating characteristics of Eustacia Vye® is its changing color. The flowers often begin with warm apricot tones before gradually softening into luminous pink, creating a beautiful mixture of delicate shades across the plant.

Fragrance is another standout quality. Eustacia Vye® offers a strong, wonderfully fruity fragrance, making it an excellent choice for fragrance gardens, cutting gardens, and romantic outdoor living spaces.

The plant develops into a healthy, upright, bushy shrub with attractive green foliage. Its repeat-flowering habit produces successive flushes throughout the growing season, bringing an abundance of softly colored flowers and delightful fragrance to the garden.

Key Features

Growing Information

Plant size and flowering performance may vary depending on climate, growing conditions, and pruning practices.

Ideal Uses

• Dedicated Rose Gardens

• Cottage & English Gardens

• Mixed Rose Borders

• Cutting Gardens

• Fragrance Gardens

• Romantic Landscapes

• Mixed Perennial Borders

• Container Gardens

• Garden Pathways & Entrances

• Specimen Plantings

• Fresh Floral Arrangements

Recommended Growing Regions

With a recommended hardiness range of USDA Zones 5–11, Eustacia Vye® can be grown throughout many traditional rose-growing regions, including:

• Northeast

• Mid-Atlantic

• Midwest

• Southeast

• Deep South

• Gulf Coast

• Pacific Northwest

• West Coast

• Many areas of the Southwest

In particularly hot Southern climates, consistent moisture, good air circulation, and some protection from intense afternoon sun can help preserve flower quality during summer.

Romantic Apricot-Pink Blooms

One of the most beautiful characteristics of Eustacia Vye® is its extraordinary flower color.

The blooms open in delicate shades of warm apricot-pink, gradually revealing layer upon layer of beautifully arranged petals.

As the flowers mature, their coloring softens toward blush and rose pink, creating a romantic display of subtly changing colors across the shrub.

The gently ruffled petals and charming button eye give each flower the timeless appearance of a classic English garden rose.

Its delicate coloring pairs especially beautifully with roses in shades of:

• Cream and ivory

• Blush pink

• Soft apricot

• Peach

• Lavender

• Burgundy

• Warm yellow

For a particularly romantic garden, combine Eustacia Vye® with white, cream, and soft apricot roses to create a beautiful, harmonious planting.

Beautifully Formed English Rose Rosettes

Eustacia Vye® is especially admired for its intricate, old-fashioned flower form.

Each bloom opens into a very full rosette, with numerous gently ruffled petals arranged around a small, distinctive button eye.

The combination of softly blended colors, delicate petal texture, and beautifully balanced form gives Eustacia Vye® an exceptionally refined appearance.

Whether admired on the shrub or displayed in a vase, the flowers possess the unmistakable charm of a traditional English Rose.

A Wonderful Fruity Fragrance

Fragrance is one of the defining qualities of Eustacia Vye®.

Its blooms release a strong, deliciously fruity perfume, adding another layer of enjoyment to this beautiful variety.

Plant Eustacia Vye® near patios, porches, walkways, garden benches, and entrances where its fragrance can be appreciated throughout the flowering season.

Its beautifully scented flowers are equally delightful when cut and brought indoors for fresh arrangements.

Exceptional for Cutting & Arrangements

The combination of soft apricot-pink coloring, beautifully formed rosettes, and strong fruity fragrance makes Eustacia Vye® a wonderful choice for cutting gardens.

Its romantic flowers blend effortlessly with other pastel-colored roses, creating elegant arrangements inspired by traditional English gardens.

For a particularly beautiful bouquet, combine Eustacia Vye® with varieties such as Desdemona®, Lichfield Angel®, Olivia Rose Austin®, Grace®, or Boscobel®.

The resulting mixture of blush, cream, apricot, and coral tones creates a timeless arrangement filled with softness and charm.

Behind the Name

Eustacia Vye® takes its name from the memorable heroine of Thomas Hardy's novel The Return of the Native, first published in 1878.

Eustacia is one of Hardy's most fascinating literary characters, known for her beauty, passion, and longing for a life beyond the landscape surrounding her.

This literary connection gives the rose a wonderfully romantic identity and continues David Austin's tradition of naming English Roses after memorable figures from literature and history.

A Beautiful Addition to Southern Gardens

Eustacia Vye® brings a delicate, romantic color palette to Southern gardens, where its apricot-pink blooms blend beautifully with cream, blush, and peach varieties.

Its upright, bushy habit makes it especially attractive in mixed borders, cottage gardens, dedicated rose beds, and landscaped areas near patios and walkways.

In warm climates, adequate spacing, consistent watering, and good air circulation help encourage healthy growth and repeat flowering.

Its soft coloring is particularly beautiful against black ranch fencing, traditional garden structures, natural stone pathways, and lush green landscapes, making it a wonderful choice for romantic Southern garden designs.

Why You'll Love Eustacia Vye®

• Gorgeous soft apricot-pink blooms that mature to delicate blush pink

• Medium to large, beautifully formed English rosettes

• Approximately 90 petals per flower

• Charming, gently ruffled petals with a distinctive button eye

• Strong, wonderfully fruity fragrance

• Repeat flowering throughout the growing season

• Healthy, upright, bushy growth habit

• Approximately 4' × 3' at maturity

• Suitable for USDA Zones 5–11

• Beautiful for cutting and fresh floral arrangements

• Excellent choice for cottage gardens and romantic mixed borders

• Delicate coloring pairs beautifully with cream, blush, peach, and apricot roses

• Named for a memorable literary character from Thomas Hardy's The Return of the Native

• A distinguished David Austin variety with timeless English garden character

Eustacia Vye® by David Austin® is a truly enchanting English Rose, combining delicately colored apricot-pink flowers, beautifully arranged rosettes, a wonderful fruity fragrance, and a graceful repeat-flowering habit. Whether planted in a romantic garden border, incorporated into a cottage landscape, or enjoyed in fresh floral arrangements, Eustacia Vye® brings soft color, exquisite fragrance, and timeless English garden elegance to any landscape.