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RHUBARB 'Timperley Early'
One of the earliest rhubarb varieties. Succulent vivid red stems are excellent for pies and crumbles. Will grow well in a large pot on the patio
Further Reading....
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DeciduousRhizomatous perennial
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Height40cm (16in) -
Spread40cm (16in)
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
RHUBARB 'Timperley Early'
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Additional Features
Good to knowCan be ready to harvest from March. Harvest March to May. Do not pick stems in first year. .
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, crown rot, viruses.
Place of originGarden origin. UK. 1945. H. Marshland. -
Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilDeep, humus-rich.
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People except for cooked leaf stalks & Pets)
Rhubarb - Growing Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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Only £7.50
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