RHEUM alexandrae
<
>
RHEUM alexandrae
Commonly known as Alexander's rhubarb.
Glossy green leaves. Small flowers with hooded, pale, creamy-yellow bracts in upright inflorescences.
£14.50 , 3+ £12.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Architectural interest
-
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, crown rot, viruses -
Place of origin
Western China, Tibet -
Deciduous
-
Panicles
-
Star-shaped
-
Bog garden
-
BorderSuitable for a moist border
-
Woodland garden
-
Fully hardy
-
Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
-
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
-
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 Size1.2m (4ft)
60cm (24in)
View Detailed Plant Description
