Highway 290 pink buttons. An antique miniature rose found by the roadside in South Texas. Thought to be a relative of Rosa chinensis minima. One inch wide double lilac pink blooms are produced constantly from spring till frost. A great border plant or companion. 1 to 2 foot tall, responds well to pruning. "Pink Buttons" an excellent little rose that has stood the test of time. You won't find this one in the box store garden centers.
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| Alternate Name: | - |
| Class: | China Miniature |
| Flower Color: | Pink/Lilac |
| Bloom Type: | Double |
| Approximate Height: | 1 Foot |
| Approximate Width: | 2 Feet |
| Flower Size: | Small 1 Inch |
| Fragrant: | None |
| Repeat Blooming: | Repeat Blooming, Perpetual |
| Introduction Year: | Before 1801 |
| Hybridizer/Breeder: | Unknown |
| Parentage: | Unknown |
| Variety: | Highway 290 Pink Buttons |
| Zone: | 7 and warmer |
| Plant Characteristics: | Late spring bloomer, Thought to be the rose Rouletii |
| ARS Rating: | 8.2 |