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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
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Deciduous - rhizomatous perennial
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Height - 40cm (16in) -
Spread - 40cm (16in)
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Zero Rated Item - No VAT on this plant
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy 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 -
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Caution, toxic if eaten - Do not eat these plants. - leaves are toxic. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - can be ready to harvest from March. Harvest March to May. Do not pick stems in first year. . -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, crown rot, viruses. -
Place of origin - garden origin. UK. 1945. H. Marshland. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - deep, humus-rich.
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