Rosa chinensis  minima 

Miniature rose

Scientific name :Rosa chinensis  minima

Family : Rosaceae

Mini rose is the smallest of all roses.

 It is generally believed to be the common ancestor of the major Miniature rose varieties.

 The plant is 25-50 cm high. Flowers are about 3 cm across. 

This small, frail rose with slender stems produces small, double flowers of a pale pink color. 

It has been known only from cultivation, and is believed to originate from China.

 it is a popular houseplant. 

Flowering starts in June and continues till winter