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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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Deciduous
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous 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
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
RHEUM alexandrae
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestPests & DiseasesSlugs, crown rot, virusesPlace of originWestern China, Tibet
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Flower ShapePaniclesStar-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsBog gardenBorderSuitable for a moist borderWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsWet or boggy soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50