An edible rhubarb that is pretty enough to use as an ornamental! 'Victoria' sports huge leaves and thick, green stalks that are reddish towards the base. Use the stalks only to make delicious tart pies and sauces. They can also be canned or frozen for later use. This selection produces heavy yields beginning in the second growing season and is a low maintenance crop.
Height:
2.0-3.0 Feet
Spread:
3.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Mid Spring Late Spring Early Summer
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Rhubarb grows best in full sun but benefits from some afternoon shade in southern zones. When planting, add generous amounts of organic matter to the soil and space plants about 3 ft. apart. If planted too closely, they will be scrawny and more susceptible to disease. Though this is a low maintenance crop, it still benefits from an occasional deep watering. Do not harvest the stalks until the second growing season. When plants are mature, they may be harvested from spring to early summer (about 8 weeks), making sure to remove no more than half of the new growth. Rhubarb typically produces fruit for 8-15 years.
The leaves are not edible and are poisonous. Established clumps need to be trimmed back to 4 or 5 buds every 4-5 years. This helps the stalks stay thick. Plants can also be divided at this time. If you encounter rot at the crown, destroy the plant. Rhubarb requires winter dormancy to survive. In areas with mild winters, they may die. Winter mulch is recommended in the north.
Height:
2.0-3.0 Feet
Spread:
3.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Mid Spring Late Spring Early Summer
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Rhubarb grows best in full sun but benefits from some afternoon shade in southern zones. When planting, add generous amounts of organic matter to the soil and space plants about 3 ft. apart. If planted too closely, they will be scrawny and more susceptible to disease. Though this is a low maintenance crop, it still benefits from an occasional deep watering. Do not harvest the stalks until the second growing season. When plants are mature, they may be harvested from spring to early summer (about 8 weeks), making sure to remove no more than half of the new growth. Rhubarb typically produces fruit for 8-15 years.
The leaves are not edible and are poisonous. Established clumps need to be trimmed back to 4 or 5 buds every 4-5 years. This helps the stalks stay thick. Plants can also be divided at this time. If you encounter rot at the crown, destroy the plant. Rhubarb requires winter dormancy to survive. In areas with mild winters, they may die. Winter mulch is recommended in the north.
