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Herbaceous Perennial
Rheum palmatum 'Hadspen Crimson'
rhubarb 'Hadspen Crimson'
An ornamental rhubarb cultivar whose young leaves are crimson, aging to green; they are large, palmate and incised. Flower spikes in early summer can reach 2m in height
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Red | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Cream | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Rheum are robust rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with large, simple or palmately lobed leaves and tall leafy stems bearing large panicles of tiny flowers
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Requires a fertile, moisture-retentive soil, so mulching is beneficial
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Architectural
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead spent flower spikes
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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