Botanical Name: Common Names:
Rheum rhabarbarum Ever Red Rhubarb,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Upright
Description:
Hardy fast-growing perennial with large green leaves and tall thick crimson red stems. 'Ever Red' is the sweetest variety on rhubarb. Stems are edible and are great to use in pies, tarts and jam. Commonly known as Rhubarb. CAUTION- Do not eat leaves as they are poisonous.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Polygonaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Green, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Low
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