Young Lycidas® (Ausvibrant) is an impressive medium English shrub rose bred by David Austin® which is available in a 6-litre pot. It has a compact and bushy habit with blooms that are deeply cupped and grow in an array of deep pink hues. In addition to its magnificent blooms, this rose has a wonderful strong Tea and Old Rose fragrance, with hints of cedar wood.
Ideal for planting in a pot or container, this rose will also look beautiful in a rose border or combined with other plants in mixed borders. If planting in a border, we recommend planting it in groups of the same variety for an impressive display, year after year. It also makes an excellent cut flower to admire in floral displays around the home.
This rose was bred by David Austin and introduced in 2008. It was named after the 17th Century poem by John Milton to mark the 400th anniversary of his birth. Interestingly, it was Milton who introduced the word ‘fragrance’ into the English language.
Plant details
- Breeder: David Austin
- Rose type: Shrub Rose
- Colour: Deep Pink
- Fragrance: Strong, Tea, Old Rose
- Bloom size: Large
- Flowering period: May, June, July, August, September, October (Repeat flowering)
- Pot size: 6-Litre
Growing conditions
- Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
- Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral (suitable for all soil types)
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Best location
- Aspect: East, South or West-facing
- Sunlight: Full sun
Expected plant growth
- Plant height: Up to 1.25m (after 3 years)
- Plant width: Up to 1.25m (after 3 years)
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
To get the best blooms from your shrub rose, plant it with a sprinkling of David Austin Mycorrhizal Fungi around the base to help the roots establish and encourage good plant health. Regularly feed your rose with rose food, once in late March or early April and again in July. Whilst in flower, regularly deadhead to encourage new bud growth.
(Images courtesy of David Austin® Roses)