Chinese Rhubarb
Rheum palmatum
Common Name: Chinese Rhubarb
Genus: Rheum
Species: palmatum
The term Rheum is a reference to the Russian river alongside which Rhubarb was first discovered in the wild.
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Features: Has interesting foliage, A good architectural plant
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 2.50 m (250 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 2.00 m (200 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Cream, Red |
| Foliage Colour: Green, Purple, Red | Flowering Period: June |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Rheum palmatum is a herbaceous perennial that is well known for its very large, palmate, jagged leaves. The leaves are sometimes up to 1m wide, they are mid-green on the upper surface and purple-red on the underside. During early summer, Rheum palmatum produces large flower spikes up to 2m tall, each holding many small flowers, varying in colour from cream to dark red.
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