Keep in mind when planting that Lyda rose is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 7.0 as Lyda rose likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.
as a hybrid, will not grow true from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Lyda rose about 35 days before your last frost date.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Lyda rose is a very hardy plant.
Beeder: Lettunich, 1994
Parentage – seedling of ‘Francis E. Lester’