Website/Catalog  (19 May 2022)  Includes photo(s).
 
Special Anniversary (Whatstiluc) - Hybrid Tea Bush Rose
A rose for any special anniversary, but don't just buy this one as a gift, treat yourself. This garden rose has everything, highly attractive magenta pink blooms which are produced in large numbers on short bushy growth that is resistant to disease & with a wonderful strong fragrance. This variety also makes a very nice standard rose which adds height and interest to your garden. Suitable for large containers or middle borders. Bred by Edward Smith Roses.   Fragrance: Strong. Bush Rose Height: 60cm

Website/Catalog  (23 Dec 2014)  
 
Name: Special Anniversary™
Synonyms: 'Whastiluc'
ARS Approved Exhibition Name: Special Anniversary™
HT, mp, Smith, Edward; flowers rose pink, dbl., globular, intense fragrance; foliage dark green, glossy; short (3 ft.), bushy growth. Introductions: Whartons Nurseries Ltd., 2003, U.K.

Magazine  (2008)  Page(s) 76. Vol 102. part 2.  Includes photo(s).
 
Obituary. Edward Smith. .... 'Jubilee Celebration' and Special Anniversary were other varieties that received international acclaim. ....

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The HT 'Special Anniversary' bred by Edward Smith. Image Wharton Nurseries.