Pink Pet China/Polyantha Rose: Earth-Kind Dwarf Pink

The Pink Pet rose, a China/Bengale/Polyantha from 1928 by Lilley (also known as Caldwell Pink, Earth Kind Rose), is a dwarf, disease-free shrub smothered in small, pink, pompon-like flowers. Designated Earth-Kind for its exceptional toughness.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Pink Pet'
Additional names: Earth Kind Rose, Caldwell Pink
Hybridized by: Lilley
Registered/Introduced: 1928

Earth-Kind roses are tested for heat, drought, and pest tolerance.

Growth Habit and Blooms

Compact, rounded 2–3 feet. Flowers 1–1.5 inches, pink, fully double, pompon-shaped, in large clusters. Continuous bloom. Virtually disease-free.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Adaptable, even poor soils.
• Watering: Drought tolerant.
• Pruning: Minimal; shear lightly in spring.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9.

Landscape Uses

Low hedges, mass plantings, containers, sustainable landscapes. Carefree beauty.