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Rosa special Anniversary / Hybrid Tea / 4.5L
Rosa Special Anniversary
Confirmed format: 4.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Striking pink, rose, and multicolour blooms with strong fragrance
- Repeat-flowering and long-flowering from June to October
- Compact upright and bushy habit reaching 85 cm by 60 cm
- High disease resistance and robust H6 hardiness
- Versatile use for borders, containers, patios, and cut flowers
Overview
Rosa 'Special Anniversary' is a charming hybrid tea rose producing beautiful pink, rose, and multicolour blooms accompanied by a strong, delightful fragrance. Supplied in a 4.5 litre pot, this deciduous perennial features an upright and bushy growth habit, reaching a mature height and spread of 85 cm by 60 cm. Flowering continuously from June through October, it brings exceptional colour and charm to garden borders, patios, and containers.
Why We Love It
- Produces breathtaking pink and multicolour blooms with a strong fragrance.
- Enjoys a long and repeat-flowering season stretching from early summer into autumn.
- Compact habit makes it exceptionally well-suited for containers, patios, and small gardens.
- Exhibits high disease resistance for effortless maintenance.
- Demonstrates robust H6 hardiness, surviving down to -20°C.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Rosa Special Anniversary |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Rose |
| Pot Size | 4.5 litre pot |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy |
| Flower Colour | Pink, rose, multicolour |
| Flowering Period | June to October |
| Fragrance Level | Strong |
| Mature Height | 85 cm |
| Mature Spread | 60 cm |
| Hardiness | H6 (hardy down to -20°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun. |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Suits south-facing, west-facing, or east-facing aspects. |
| Exposure | Suitable for both sheltered and exposed garden positions. |
| Soil Requirements | Adapts well to clay, loam, sand, and chalk soil textures with acid-neutral or neutral-alkaline pH. |
| Drainage | Requires well-drained or moisture-retentive soil conditions. |
| Watering | Keep soil moist with a moderate water need. |
| Support | No support required. |
| Pruning | Prune during February or March. |
| Deadheading | Deadheading is recommended during the flowering season to encourage continuous blooms. |
Perfect For
- Container growing on patios, balconies, and courtyards
- Middle of borders and small garden schemes
- Cottage garden plantings
- Producing fragrant cut flowers for indoor displays
Good to Know
- This variety is pet safer and non-native.
- Features a thorn-hazard, so gloves and care should be taken when handling and pruning.
- No winter protection is required thanks to its robust H6 hardiness rating.
- Offers fantastic pollinator support for local wildlife.
Product Information
| Supplied As | 4.5 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Container Suitability | Suitable for container growing |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- rose
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