RHEUM alexandrae

Commonly known as Alexander's rhubarb.

Glossy green leaves. Small flowers with hooded, pale, creamy-yellow bracts in upright inflorescences.
  • Deciduous
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

RHEUM alexandrae

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, crown rot, viruses
    Place of origin
    Western China, Tibet
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Star-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Bog garden
    Border
    Suitable for a moist border
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Wet or boggy soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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1.2m (4ft)
bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
 

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