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Young Lycidas

Rosa 'Young Lycidas'

Young Lycidas

In growth

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In bloom

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Planting Guide

Spacing48 in apart
Planting depthCrown at or slightly below soil level
Chilling hours1000
Life expectancy10+ years
Growth rateModerate
Planted2025
BedTo Be Sorted

Growing Conditions

SunFull Sun
WaterAverage
Soil typeRich, loamy, well-draining
Soil pH6.0-6.5
Zones5-11
Native statusCultivar

Appearance

TypeShrub
LeafOvate (Egg-shaped)
Foliage colourMid Green
BloomMagenta fading to silvery purple
FruitHip
EvergreenDeciduous

Root System

SystemTaproot Systems
MorphologyCoarse Roots (> 2 mm)
FunctionMixed Orders
PropagationCuttings, grafting

Wildlife & Safety

AttractsBees, Butterflies
DeerNot Resistant
ToxicityNon-toxic
EdibilityEdible
CompanionsNepeta, Salvia, Lavender

Where it came from

GrowerDavid Austin
Bought atKulak'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.