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Rheum australe
Also Known As
- Rheum emodi
- Ornamental Rhubarb
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Rheum australe plant details
Rheum australe is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rheum australe
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: big leaves, border plant, rock garden, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rheum australe
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Large broad leaves with wavy margins and huge spikes of flowers in an erect plume on 6-10' stems!... a plant for a bold foliage effect! S-PSh/M-W
By: Forestfarm
Rounded 8" leaves on a small scale rhubarb that has 3 foot flower spikes that initially bloom a catchy reddish pink.
Garden photo gallery of Rheum australe
Gardening facts about Rheum australe plant
How to Grow Rheum australe
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum, Ornamental Rhubarb
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6b-9b
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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aka Ornamental Rhubarb
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 5'
Width: 5'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Scientific Name: Rheum x hybridum 'Glaskin's Perpetual'
aka Rhubarb 'Glaskin's Perpetual'
Plant Type
Perennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
2a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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