About David Austin® Young Lycidas® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Ausvibrant’ PAT. PP 20,960 – Young Lycidas® Rose

Young Lycidas® is a rose of depth, drama, and old-world richness. Her large deeply cupped blooms unfold in saturated deep pink tones touched with magenta and crimson undertones, creating a velvety intensity that feels both romantic and theatrical. The densely petaled flowers gather in generous clusters, bringing weight and richness to the shrub throughout the flowering season.

Her fragrance is exceptionally strong and complex — one of the defining qualities of the variety — carrying the luxurious character of classic old roses with layers of warmth and spice. Repeating steadily through the season, Young Lycidas® combines expressive color with a substantial garden presence.

The shrub itself forms a balanced, upright structure that feels lush without becoming heavy, making it ideal for borders and mixed plantings where fragrance and emotional impact are desired.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: David Austin Roses (United Kingdom)
🎨 Color: Deep rich pink with magenta undertones
🌸 Petal Count: 40+ petals
💠 Bloom Form: Deeply cupped rosette clusters
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer throughout the season
🧴 Fragrance: Exceptionally strong old rose fragrance with rich complexity

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Upright shrub rose
🌬️ Spatial Habit: Full, upright, and richly layered
🌾 Garden Role: Fragrant focal shrub or dramatic border anchor
🎭 Mood: Opulent, literary, romantic, expressive

☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–10

📐 Spacing: 4′
↕️ Height: Approximately 4′
↔️ Width: 3′–4′

Her strong fragrance and saturated coloring make her especially effective near pathways, seating areas, and layered mixed borders where sensory impact can be appreciated up close.

🕰️ Seasonal Character

Repeated flushes of richly colored blooms continue through the growing season, with dense clusters creating waves of saturated color against healthy green foliage.

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Root Stock: Own Root or Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent overall garden performance
🧰 Maintenance Level: Moderate routine rose care recommended

🌎 Landscape Uses

Beautiful in mixed borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, foundation plantings, and romantic layered compositions where fragrance and color depth are central to the design.