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Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' (Rhubarb 'Atrosanguineum')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum'

Other names: Rhubarb 'Atrosanguineum'


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Genus: Rheum

Species: R. palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' - R. palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' is a robust herbaceous perennial, grown for its large, palmate leaves that are purple when young.

Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' is: Deciduous

Flower: Dark-pink in Summer

Foliage: Purple, Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green, Purple in Summer

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Trollius x cultorum 'Superbus' (Globeflower 'Superbus'), Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' (Golden elder), Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Rubra' ( Waterlily 'Pygmaea Rubra')

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Pests: Generally pest free.

Specific diseases: Crown rot

General care

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' (Rhubarb 'Atrosanguineum') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Waterside, Woodland

Cultivation: Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch with well-rotted farmyard manure in late winter or spring.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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