Rheum palmatum tanguticum - Ornamental Rhubarb
Botanical name       : Rheum palmatum tanguticumÂ
Common name          : Ornamental Rhubarb, Chinese Rhubarb, RhubarbÂ
Colour               : RedÂ
Flowering time       : May - JulyÂ
Full grown height    : ± 180 cmÂ
Light requirement    : Sun, Partial shadeÂ
Moisture requirement : Normal, MoistÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -23°C  (USDA Zone 6)Â
Spacing              : ± 100 cm (± 1 per m²)Â
Details              : -Â
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Rhubarb (Rheum):Rhubarb (Rheum) is a genus of perennials for in moist and fertile soil in sun or half shade. Most species form large clumps with big leaves. Give Rhubarb enough feed annually to sustain this growth. The species 'rhabarbarum' has been grown for centuries as a vegetable. These want a loose soil in the sun or half shade. The available species Rhubarb which are grown for their ornamental value, ask for strong neighbour plants, such as Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium), Mountain Fleece (Persicaria amplexicaulis), Meadow Rue (Thalictrum), Goat's Beard (Aruncus) or Marsh Fern (Thelypteris).Ornamental Rhubarb - Rheum palmatum tanguticum