David Austin Rosa Eustacia Vye (syn. Sts. Francis and Claire)
£30.00
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Description
Quick Facts
- Common Name: Eustacia Vye English Rose
- Botanical Name: Rosa ‘Eustacia Vye’ (Ausegdon, David Austin; syn. Saints Francis and Claire)
- Plant Type: Deciduous, repeat-flowering shrub rose
- Mature Height: 1–1.2m
- Mature Spread: 80–100cm
- Flowering Period: June to October (repeat-flowering)
- Flower Colour: Glowing apricot-pink, with a touch of gold at the base of the petals
- Foliage: Healthy, mid-green, semi-glossy leaves
- Fragrance: Strong, fruity scent with notes of peach, apricot, and almond
- Hardiness: RHS H6 (hardy throughout UK & Ireland)
- Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil; prefers neutral to slightly acidic
- Aspect: Full sun (best flowering); tolerates light shade
- Maintenance: Moderate (annual pruning, deadheading, feeding)
Description
Rosa ‘Eustacia Vye’ is a radiant and romantic English shrub rose from David Austin, admired for its glowing apricot-pink blooms and powerful, fruity fragrance. The large, deeply cupped flowers are packed with petals, opening in flushes from early summer to autumn. Each bloom features a golden glow at the base of the petals, giving extra warmth and depth to the colour.
The scent is strong, sweet, and fruity, with notes of peach, apricot, and almond. The bushy, upright shrub is clothed in healthy, mid-green foliage with excellent disease resistance, making it both beautiful and easy to grow. ‘Eustacia Vye’ is equally at home in mixed borders, rose gardens, or as a specimen shrub, and its blooms are perfect for cutting and bringing indoors.
This variety is also known as Saints Francis and Claire, reflecting its popularity and versatility. It thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, and is ideal for both traditional and contemporary garden styles.
Caragh Garden Notebook
Planting:
Space plants 80–100cm apart for a full, bushy effect. Plant container-grown roses in spring (March–May) or autumn (September–October). Choose a sunny, open position for best flowering—at least 4–6 hours of direct sun daily. Dig a generous hole, enrich the soil with well-rotted manure or compost, and plant at the same depth as in the pot. Firm in gently, water thoroughly, and mulch.
Space plants 80–100cm apart for a full, bushy effect. Plant container-grown roses in spring (March–May) or autumn (September–October). Choose a sunny, open position for best flowering—at least 4–6 hours of direct sun daily. Dig a generous hole, enrich the soil with well-rotted manure or compost, and plant at the same depth as in the pot. Firm in gently, water thoroughly, and mulch.
Soil Preparation:
Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Improve heavy clay with compost and grit to aid drainage; improve sandy soils with compost to retain moisture. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or garden compost to feed the soil and suppress weeds.
Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Improve heavy clay with compost and grit to aid drainage; improve sandy soils with compost to retain moisture. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or garden compost to feed the soil and suppress weeds.
Seasonal Care:
Prune in late winter or early spring—remove dead, damaged, or weak growth and shape the shrub as desired. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage repeat flowering. Feed in early spring and again after the first flush of flowers with a balanced rose fertiliser.
Prune in late winter or early spring—remove dead, damaged, or weak growth and shape the shrub as desired. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage repeat flowering. Feed in early spring and again after the first flush of flowers with a balanced rose fertiliser.
Pests & Problems:
Generally disease resistant, but watch for aphids, black spot, and powdery mildew. Good spacing, regular feeding, and prompt removal of diseased leaves help prevent problems.
Generally disease resistant, but watch for aphids, black spot, and powdery mildew. Good spacing, regular feeding, and prompt removal of diseased leaves help prevent problems.
Design Notes:
Perfect for mixed borders, rose gardens, or as a specimen shrub. Combines beautifully with perennials, lavender, catmint, and hardy geraniums. The glowing apricot-pink blooms are also excellent for cutting and bringing fragrance indoors.
Perfect for mixed borders, rose gardens, or as a specimen shrub. Combines beautifully with perennials, lavender, catmint, and hardy geraniums. The glowing apricot-pink blooms are also excellent for cutting and bringing fragrance indoors.
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