Rhubarb 'Canada Red'

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From division. Bright red and holds its color when cooked. Somewhat shorter and more slender stalks are very tender and sweet. Produces fewer seed heads; very hardy and exceptional producer.


  •  · Bright red stems
  •  · Tender and sweet stalks
  •  · Very hardy; exceptional producer
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Rhubarb Victoria

Rhubarb 'Victoria'

Medium size stalks can vary from green to speckled red. Excellent flavor but somewhat tart; good producer.

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Item # Pack Size Avail Units Avail Plants  
4762806
25 #1 Div. N/A Login for Pricing

Height:

3 ft

Spread:

3 ft

Zone:

2-8

Rhubarb 'Canada Red'
Rhubarb 'Canada Red'

Exposure

Sun Tolerant
Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture Needs

Dry
Average Soil

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Slug Resistant

Attributes

Drought Tolerant
Disease Resistant
Good Cut Flower / Foliage

Growth Rate in the Garden

Rapid

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Summer
Late Summer

Rhubarb

Common Name: Rheum

Rhubarb is a cool season perennial plant that is very winter hardy and resistant to drought. Rhubarb grows best in fertile, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. 

Plant the roots with the crown bud 2" below the surface of the soil. Water the crowns after planting.