Hybrid Teas: Rosa 'Young Lycidas'

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'Young Lycidas' is a repeat bloomer with 90 petals. Large blooms are deeply cupped. Unusual color of deep magenta, pink and red with the outer petals tending toward light purple. Outside of the petals are silvery. Initial fragrance is a delicious tea scent maturing to a blend of Tea and Old Rose with hints of cedar wood. Awarded the top prize for fragrance at the 2009 Concurs Internacional de Roses, Barcelona.

History:

Named to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of the poet John Milton. David Austin 2008, Ausvibrant.