Beginner
≈ 52 minSuggested range31 min – 1 h 24 min
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Botanicals · SET 40460
Roses
Two buildable red roses rise on green stems with small leaves.
- Pieces
- 120
- Release year
- 2021
- Theme
- Botanicals
- Set number
- 40460
- LEGO recommended age
- 8+
- LEGO retail price · Italy
- 14.99 €
Retail price reported by the LEGO source for the stated market. Check the store for current price and availability; this does not establish the launch price. LEGO ↗ · Reference checked on 26 October 2026
Official English name verified at: LEGO English catalogue ↗ · Checked on 26 October 2026.
TIME TO BUILD
How long does it take to build Roses?
A starting point for planning your build. Times for each experience level are editorial estimates, not measurements submitted by HowLongToBuild users.
Editorial estimate · first build
Intermediate
≈ 35 minSuggested range21 min – 56 minExperienced
≈ 24 minSuggested range14 min – 39 minBased on one person building the set for the first time, following the original instructions and using numbered bags where supplied. Includes normal piece-finding and minor adjustments; excludes long breaks, filming, dismantling and modifications. Sources may use different methods. This range is neither a statistical interval nor a limit: your build may take less or more time.
How we estimate times · sources and method
Editorial assessment of the first illustrated arrangement: Two buildable red roses rise on green stems with small leaves. Timing includes both stems and petal positioning. A first build following the instructions, including normal piece finding; an adult may help when needed. Breaks and subsequent play are excluded. No verified timed build: indicative values with substantial variation.
Sources do not always specify the builder’s experience. The three experience bands are our editorial assessment, based on the complexity of the set and individual accounts where available.
- LEGO · set-specific instructions ↗
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- LEGO · set manual ↗
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Checked: 26 October 2026 · Method v1.0 · Limited reports; not a statistical average.
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BEYOND THE BRICKS
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Inside the set
Compact blooms
Curved red elements gather around each flower’s centre.
LEGO sourceA complete pair
Timing includes both stems and petal positioning.
LEGO sourceBeyond the set
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After the flower comes the fruit
Rose hips contain the seeds. Their colours can attract birds, which help disperse the seeds when they eat the fruit.
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After the petals fall, rosehips can provide another display. They contain seeds and attract birds that help disperse them. The RHS contrasts elongated Rosa moyesii hips with tomato-like Rosa rugosa fruits, revealing variety often overlooked when roses are appreciated only for their flowers.
Sometimes it pays to leave faded flowers
Let flowers mature on the plant to enjoy their rose hips. Some roses offer a second season of colour after the petals have gone.
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Removing spent flowers prevents those stems from forming hips. Leaving them can extend interest into autumn through different colours and shapes. A rose can be appreciated through flowering and fruiting, beyond the brief display of open petals.
Expanded stories updated on 29 October 2026
Written by HowLongToBuild · Sources are linked with each story · Checked on 26 October 2026. Historical facts and story details refer to the context described.
THE COMMUNITY’S EXPERIENCE
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The strings and contrasts of The Four Seasons complement natural colour and form. This follows a moving landscape without assigning the model a specific musical programme.
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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Janine Jansen
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