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Rheum rhabarbarum Victoria

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Rheum rhabarbarum Victoria 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 reddish-green stems. Stems are edible and are great to use in pies, tarts and jam. Victoria Rhubarb has the greenest, thickest and sweetest stems of all varieties. 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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