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    • Photo of Rheum australe flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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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

    Ziziphus jujuba is a rare and unique fruiting tree known as jujube, red date, or Chinese date in English, ?? in Chinese, and daechu or ?? in Korean. They typically grow into beautiful small trees 8-10 feet tall with an attractive zig zag branching pattern

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    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.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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

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