Rheum palmatum (Ornamental Rhubarb) Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant, Architectural Form Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height) Colours Red Flowers (Summer early), Red Foliage Care Regular Maintenance Required Hardiness Frost hardy Growth Fast Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Rheum palmatum cultivation notes: This moisture loving large perennial will grow in any moist fertile soil including heavy clay in full or part sun. Dig in compost when planting and mulch crowns every year in autumn. Plant Strengths: Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates permanently wet soil; Tolerates heavy clay soils. Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations. Design & Plant Use for Rheum palmatum: Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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