Nye Bevan® David Austin® English Shrub Rose

Fresh, uplifting, and effortlessly elegant, Nye Bevan® is a beautiful modern English shrub rose from David Austin®, introduced in 2021. Named in honor of Aneurin "Nye" Bevan, founder of Britain's National Health Service (NHS), this exceptional variety celebrates compassion, resilience, and hope through its luminous blooms and outstanding garden performance.

The medium-sized flowers open in soft shades of pale yellow, gradually fading to creamy ivory as they mature. Loosely yet generously arranged, the scalloped, incurved petals surround a prominent cluster of glowing golden stamens, creating an airy, natural appearance that distinguishes this variety from more traditional English roses.

Nye Bevan® produces an impressive first flush of blooms, followed by repeat flowering throughout the season when spent blooms and developing hips are removed. Its lightly fragrant flowers carry a delicate myrrh perfume, adding a subtle, refined scent to the garden without overpowering nearby plantings.

Forming a healthy, upright, medium-sized shrub with attractive semi-glossy mid-green foliage, Nye Bevan® is equally at home in mixed borders, dedicated rose gardens, decorative containers, and flowering hedges. Its elegant color palette, graceful bloom form, and excellent health make it a sophisticated addition to gardens of every style.

* Unknown if own root or budded

Key Features

Growing Information

Ideal Uses

✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Dedicated Rose Gardens
✔ Decorative Containers
✔ Flowering Hedges
✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ Foundation Plantings
✔ Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

Recommended Growing Regions

Nye Bevan® performs exceptionally well in:

• Northeast
• Mid-Atlantic
• Midwest
• Southeast
• Southwest
• West Coast
• Intermountain West
• Pacific Northwest

Behind the Name

Nye Bevan® is named in honor of Aneurin "Nye" Bevan, founder of Britain's National Health Service (NHS), recognizing his lasting legacy as well as the dedication of NHS staff, associated organizations, and healthcare charities.

Why You'll Love Nye Bevan®

• Soft pale yellow blooms that mature to creamy ivory
• Graceful open flowers highlighted by glowing golden stamens
• Light myrrh fragrance adds subtle garden perfume
• Spectacular first flush followed by repeat flowering
• Healthy, upright shrub with attractive semi-gloss foliage
• Excellent choice for borders, containers, and rose hedges
• Adaptable to both full sun and partial shade
• Bred by the world-renowned David Austin® Roses

Bring fresh elegance and timeless beauty to your landscape with Nye Bevan®, a David Austin® English shrub rose celebrated for its luminous yellow blooms, graceful open flowers, and dependable garden performance. Its refined beauty, healthy growth, and meaningful heritage make it an exceptional addition to gardens seeking both sophistication and lasting charm.