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    • Photo of Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum'

    Also Known As

    • Ornamental Rhubarb

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' plant details

    Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy and 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 palmatum 'Atrosanguineum'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: big leaves, showy, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum'

    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

    Cherry red buds erupt out the bare soil and unfurl impressive leaves of purplish red. Do pause to enjoy as they turn green in summer. 5' x 5' in rich moist soil.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' plant

    How to Grow Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6b-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka Rheum emodi, Ornamental Rhubarb

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Glaskin's Perpetual Rhubarb

    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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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6'-7'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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