Chinese Rhubarb. A bold perennial with dark green leaves, vivid crimson when young, purple-red beneath. Rich cerise-pink flowers. Max Height 2.5m. 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 ‘Atrosanguineum’
A bold perennial with dark green leaves, vivid crimson when young, purple-red beneath. Rich cerise-pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Rheum |
|---|---|
| Species | palmatum |
| Varietry | 'Atrosanguineum' |
| Common Name | Chinese Rhubarb |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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