‘Lyda Rose’ Hybrid Musk Shrub Rose
“Lida Rose I’m home again Rose without a sweetheart to my name…”
Here’s a pretty little thing, a seedling of the popular Hybrid Musk ‘Francis E. Lester‘ named ‘Lyda Rose’, yup, after the song from The Music Man. (Now you’re going to have this stuck in your head, too!)
Between Francis and Lyda, I’d have to say I prefer Lyda because of that extra bit of pink. I’m a sucker for pink and the petals look as though dabbed with watercolor paint.
How charming are her flowers which unfold like an Origami box?
Our little Lyda happily bloomed in flushes throughout the summer and always seemed to be visited by pollinators. The blossoms (although not seen in these photos) were followed by sprays of tiny hips.
‘Lyda Rose’ has that “wild rose” look that I absolutely love and was such a refreshing contrast to the fuller, somewhat fussier roses growing in our garden. Jeepers, I know I keep saying this about every rose I talk about here but she is one of my favorites, too! More can be read about ‘Lyda Rose’ HERE.
This rose is beautiful! I think this might be my favorite…
Really? Awesome! Hmmm….maybe I can have mom sneak one in her suitcase next time she visits. 😉
That would be sweet!
I’ve never seen a rose fold up like that! So cool. I love wild roses, too. Especially climbing roses. Ahh. I’m so ready for rose season. xxx ~ Nancy
Oh my gosh ME TOO!!
Amazing photo captures on this one – thanks for featuring it! How would you describe the scent?
Thanks Cole! I remember it being sweet and fresh. I’m sure you saw that HMF described the scent as strong, but for me was more light to medium.
So sweet. And hey, it’s perfectly ok to have lots of favorites! 🙂
🙂