Chinese Rhubarb. A bold perennial with jagged dark green leaves, reddish green when young. Tall stems of white, pink or crimson flowers. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1.8m. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum
A bold perennial with jagged dark green leaves, reddish green when young. Tall stems of white, pink or crimson flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Rheum |
|---|---|
| Species | palmatum |
| Varietry | var. tanguticum |
| Common Name | Chinese Rhubarb |
| Flower Colour | white, pink, crimson |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Spread | 1.8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, red |
| 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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