Rheum tanguticum

Also Known As

Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum
Ornamental Rhubarb

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

6b-9b

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Rheum tanguticum plant details

Rheum tanguticum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rheum tanguticum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: big leaves, ornamental

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rheum tanguticum

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This form of Rheum palmatum has large toothed leaves with green tops and intense rosy-purple reverses. It continues to produce new, freshly coloured leaves until late summer. Tall spires of tiny white flowers reach skywards in early summer. A truly dramatic focal plant. Prefers a deep, humus-rich, moisture retentive yet well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Avail. 4/1/22 Preorder BIG, Bold & beautiful divided red-bronze leaves; phallic red-pink flower stems pierce the air in July, exploding into airy maroon panicles! Deep, rich moist soil, mulch, light shade – to 6' tall & 5' wide. AWESOME!!!

By: Secret Garden Growers

One of the most pleasing of the tall ornamental rhubarbs, this prehistoric-looking specimen has colossal divided leaves that first emerge in reddish bronze tones. Summer colors them with dark green hues on top and purple-infused undersides, while airy maroon panicles surmount towering flower stalks. Later red shades enliven the foliage for a superb fall finale. Stage with another dynamic performer such as Veronicastrum 'Adoration'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A huge, dramatic ornamental version of rhubarb, massive reddish tropical looking leaves in a huge clump up to 5 feet across and airy masses of pink flowers that can reach 7 feet tall. Not a plant for the faint of heart. Zone 6

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Deciduous, white or pink feathery flowers, large deeply loped leaves, emerges red, purple, orange. Zone 6-9. 5'-8', China, part shade-sun, cool, moist, rich soil

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

A most ornamental Rhubarb with broad sharply lobed leaves emerging red and maturing green. A bold flower stalk with winged seeds is quite attractive and can get 5' high or more. Great plant if you want some really bold foliage.