Native roses are among the most beautiful of all the landscape plants.  Their flowers may not rival those in the flower shops, but they are beautiful nontheless and practically disease and maintenance free.
 
     Carolina Rose sets out its blooms as early as May, flowering deep pink at first and settling into a lighter pink as the days go by.   Also called Pasture Rose, Carolina Rose also features dark-green leaves and prickly stems; it makes a great hedge.
 
     While Carolina Rose works well in the landscape, it does share a tendency among native roses to want to spread.  Annual pruning with heavy gloves can help keep it airy and controlled.
 
     Although Carolina Rose blooms best in full sun, it's also one of the most shade tolerant of the roses and works well in the dappled sunlight of deciduous branches.