| Common Name | Ornamental Rhubarb |
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| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Rheum |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green, Purple, Red |
| Dormancy | Required |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | The crimson veins and the purple red backs may it interesting and different. |
| Landscape Value | Accent |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 48" / 48" / 60" |
| Soil (Garden) | Prefers good drainage and deep loams well supplied with organic matter. |
| Water (Garden) | Keep moist. |
| Special Uses | -- |
| Comments | May fall from cells during shipping. Customers should plant up, as they have rhizomes and should survive without a problem. |
Rheum ‘Ace of Hearts’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
A small scale Ornamental Rhubarb with dark green, heart-shaped leaves, veined crimson, showing purple red backs. The new growth in the spring is red. Airy spires of soft pink flowers are 5 ft. high in May and June. A good choice for a bold statement in the perennial garden.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 48″ / 48″ / 60″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Keep moist. |
| EC | — |
| pH | 5.6 – 6.6 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 5 – 7 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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