This cultivar is actually a strain of mixed cultivars that range from cherry to deep red, frequently with darker spots on the petals. Red lady lenten rose grows well in moist soil and tolerates partial shade. In most winters, the evergreen foliage is damaged and can be removed as the flowers start to push up through the soil without harming the plant. This is a great selection for gardens plagued by deer and rabbits, as all parts taste bad (toxic if consumed in very large quantities).