Young Lycidas® David Austin® English Shrub Rose
3 Gallon
$89.99
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$89.99
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Young Lycidas® David Austin® English Shrub Rose
$89.99
Sale price
$89.99
Regular price
Richly colored, intensely fragrant, and undeniably elegant, Young Lycidas® is one of the most distinctive English shrub roses from David Austin®. Introduced in 2008, this exceptional variety is admired for its dramatic blend of jewel-toned petals, remarkable fragrance, and vigorous, bushy growth. Named after John Milton's celebrated poem Lycidas, this rose beautifully reflects the timeless artistry and romance of English literature.
Its large, deeply cupped blooms display a mesmerizing blend of deep pink, magenta, and crimson-red, while the outer petals gradually soften to delicate shades of silvery lavender-purple, creating exceptional depth and dimension. Packed with approximately 90 petals, each bloom offers the classic fullness and refined form that define David Austin English roses.
Young Lycidas® is equally celebrated for its strong, luxurious fragrance, combining the richness of Tea Rose and Old Rose perfumes with subtle hints of cedarwood, creating a warm, sophisticated scent that lingers beautifully throughout the garden. Blooming repeatedly from late spring through fall, this outstanding shrub produces an abundance of flowers perfect for both the landscape and cut arrangements.
Its naturally bushy, upright growth habit and lush foliage make Young Lycidas® an excellent choice for mixed borders, decorative containers, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. With its extraordinary color, unforgettable fragrance, and reliable repeat flowering, it remains one of the finest modern English shrub roses.
* Unknown if own root or budded
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Rose Type | English Shrub Rose |
| Breeder | David Austin® |
| Variety | Young Lycidas® |
| Year Introduced | 2008 |
| Flower Color | Deep Pink, Magenta & Crimson with Silvery Lavender-Purple Outer Petals |
| Bloom Size | Large |
| Bloom Form | Large, Deeply Cupped Blooms |
| Petal Count | Approximately 90 Petals |
| Fragrance | Strong Tea & Old Rose Fragrance with Cedarwood Notes |
| Flowering Habit | Repeat Blooming |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright Shrub |
Growing Information
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 5–11 |
| Mature Height | Approximately 4.5' |
| Mature Width | Approximately 4' |
| Plant Spacing | 4–5' Apart |
| Soil Preference | Adaptable to All Soil Types |
| Exposure | East, South, or West Facing |
Ideal Uses
✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Cutting Gardens
✔ Decorative Containers
✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ Dedicated Rose Gardens
✔ Fragrant Garden Displays
✔ Feature Plantings
Recommended Growing Regions
Young Lycidas® performs exceptionally well in:
- Northeast
- Mid-Atlantic
- Midwest
- Southeast
- Southwest
- West Coast
- Intermountain West
- Pacific Northwest
Behind the Name
Young Lycidas® is named after John Milton's famous pastoral poem Lycidas, one of the masterpieces of English literature. The rose reflects the poem's beauty, depth, and enduring elegance through its richly colored blooms and extraordinary fragrance.
Why You'll Love Young Lycidas®
- Stunning blooms in rich shades of deep pink, magenta, and crimson
- Silvery lavender outer petals create remarkable depth and beauty
- Strong Tea and Old Rose fragrance with warm cedarwood notes
- Large, fully petaled blooms with classic English rose form
- Repeat flowering from late spring through fall
- Bushy, vigorous growth ideal for borders and containers
- Excellent choice for cutting gardens and floral arrangements
- Bred by the world-renowned David Austin® Roses
Add dramatic color and unforgettable fragrance to your garden with Young Lycidas®, a David Austin® English shrub rose treasured for its jewel-toned blooms, luxurious perfume, and exceptional garden performance. Its richly layered flowers and timeless elegance make it a spectacular focal point in gardens of every style.