The carpet rose is a neat rose variety. Best of all, it's EASY!! There is no fancy pruning needed, just occasional shearing to keep tidy and to remove the spent flowers. What I like most is that it's resistant to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew -- so you never really have to spray it. The showy blossoms are displayed most of the spring and summer. The plant likes full sun and is deciduous. It is a moderate grower. The tree version is especially showy in containers when other flowers are planted around its base and allowed to cascade over the rim of the pot. Shipped as a potted five gallon tree in its original soil and container.