Himalayan Rhubarb. A bold perennial with dark green rounded leaves, hairy beneath. Clusters of white to wine-red flowers on an erect stem in summer. Max Height 3m. 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 australe
A bold perennial with dark green rounded leaves, hairy beneath. Clusters of white to wine-red flowers on an erect stem in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Rheum |
|---|---|
| Species | australe |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Himalayan Rhubarb |
| Flower Colour | white, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Spread | 1.8m |
| 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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