Young Lycidas
Rosa 'Young Lycidas'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 48 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at or slightly below soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2025 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, loamy, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-6.5 |
| Zones | 5-11 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Mid Green |
| Bloom | Magenta fading to silvery purple |
| Fruit | Hip |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Cuttings, grafting |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Nepeta, Salvia, Lavender |
Where it came from
| Grower | David Austin |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water at base to prevent foliar disease.
Maintenance
Prune in late winter or early spring down by one third.
Cleanup
Remove fallen leaves in autumn.
Notes
English shrub rose by David Austin with arching stems and large flowers.