Rheum × Hybridum (Rhubarb)
Rheum × Hybridum (Rhubarb)
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Rheum × Hybridum (Rhubarb) is a hardy and productive edible perennial valued for its bold green foliage and striking red to pink stems. Its large, textured leaves create a lush garden feature, while the colourful stalks add both ornamental appeal and practical harvest value to vegetable gardens, edible landscapes, and productive home growing spaces.
Rhubarb is an excellent choice for customers wanting a reliable, long-lived plant that provides seasonal harvests year after year. The tangy stems are ideal for use in pies, crumbles, jams, sauces, and desserts, making this plant a favourite for home gardeners and food lovers. Easy to grow in a sunny to partly shaded position with rich, well-drained soil, Rhubarb brings beauty, productivity, and classic garden charm to any edible garden.
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Mature height
60–90 cm
Mature width
75–120 cm
Spacing
90–120 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous perennial
Foliage
Large green foliage with red to pink edible stems
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer; flower stems may appear but are often removed to encourage stronger leaf and stem growth
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low to moderate maintenance; prefers rich, well-drained soil, regular watering, and seasonal feeding. Remove flower stalks and old foliage as needed
Root System
Clumping crown with a fibrous root system; generally non-invasive and suitable for vegetable gardens, edible gardens, and larger containers