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  • RHEUM alexandrae
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    RHEUM alexandrae

    Commonly known as Alexander's rhubarb.

    Glossy green leaves. Small flowers with hooded, pale, creamy-yellow bracts in upright inflorescences.
     
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    • Architectural interest
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, crown rot, viruses
    • Place of origin
      Western China, Tibet
    • Deciduous
    • Panicles
    • Star-shaped
    • Bog garden
    • Border
      Suitable for a moist border
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial with rosetted, oblong-ovate, entire, glossy, dark green leaves to 20cm (8in) long with heart-shaped bases and prominent veins. Produces narrow, arching, then pendent panicles 60cm (24in) long, of tiny flowers almost hidden by bracts. Red-orange autumn colour
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Wet or boggy soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
       
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