Big, beefy, ruffled, deep green leaves are borne on thick red stems that signature Rhubarb flavor. Unharvested plants form a large showy, spreading mound that are as attractive as its stems are tasty!
Shrub Features:
Flower: It does flower, with stalks that can grow up to 6 ft tall and produce small, greenish-white to red flowersMature Spread: 30-36 inches
Harvest: Late Spring, Early Summer
Zone: 3-8
Pollination: Open-pollinated variety, meaning it can be grown from seed and will produce offspring similar to the parent, but it readily cross-pollinates with other rhubarb types
Placement: Full Sun
Fruit Profile:
Color: Green, pink or red depending on section of the stemTexture: Tender with thick stalks that are not stringy
Taste: Tart, apple-gooseberry flavor with a hint of lemon or grapefruit
Uses: Great for baking, jams and jellies. Excellent for pies
Origin: England
Nursery Stock Specifications:
Pot Size: 2 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting
Other Notes:
- Large, showy, spreading mound
- Adds great texture and structure to the perennial garden
Care:
- Grow for two years before harvesting stems.
- Plant in loose and well-drained soils high in organic matter content.
- Apply mulch to keep roots cool in summertime heat.
- Remove flower stalks as they appear to keep all plant energy producing foliage























