Lenten Rose Pippa's Purple #1

Cup-shaped flowers in rich purple-red are more upright than other varieties, strong dark red stems are good for cutting; blooms emerge in late winter and spring, above attractive leathery dark green foliage with pale green veins; ideal for shade gardens. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. Deer don’t particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics..