Rheum
( REE - um )
At-A-Glance InformationCommonly known as Ornamental Rhubarb, this flowering perennial plant needs either full sun or partial shade and ample water. Take care when planting this in your garden, as the leaves are poisonous if ingested. Ornamental Rhubarb is grown for its beautiful foliage and their flower bracts which form clusters of color in spring and summer.
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Rheum Species and Varietals
Rheum palmatum This plant reaches 6-8 feet tall and 6 feet wide and is native to China and Tibet. Leaves are deeply cut and toothed, and flowers are red, borne on plumes reaching 2 feet in length. Variety 'Atrosanguineum' is tinted red, and Rheum palmatum tanguticum (pictured) is tinted purple, with flowers in white, pink or red. |
Caring for Rheum
Ornamental rhubarb grows well in deep, organically rich soil.
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Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 556, Rheum
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