It is fully rooted in the soil and can be planted immediately upon arrival, weather permitting. Planting and how-to-care instructions will arrive with shipment. For best results, plant in USDA Zones 4-8. Mature height is 5-6ft, mature spread is 4-5ft. Clear, deep pink blossoms appear in abundance in early to mid-May. Evergreen, small leaf foliage. Grows well in partial sun or full shade.