Rhubarb. A perennial with attractive heart-shaped very dark green leaves with red veins, purple-red beneath. Very pale pink flowers. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rheum ‘Ace of Hearts’
A perennial with attractive heart-shaped very dark green leaves with red veins, purple-red beneath. Very pale pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Rheum |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Ace of Hearts' |
| Common Name | Rhubarb |
| Flower Colour | pink, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Bog garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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