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Beginner
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1.2m
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0.6m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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3 hours care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Rheum x hybridum 'Timperley Early'
Other names: Rhubarb 'Timperley Early'
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Genus: Rheum
Variety or cultivar: 'Timperley Early' _ 'Timperley Early' is one of the earliest perennial, rhubarb varieties. It produces large, green leaves and fairly long and thick, red based stems that have a good flavour.
Rheum x hybridum 'Timperley Early' is: Deciduous
Flower: Cream in Summer; Cream in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Stem: Dark-red in Spring
Habit: Clump-forming, Irregular
Toxicity: Rhubarb leaves contain poisonous substances. Dispose of them on the compost heap.
Rheum x hybridum 'Timperley Early' (Rhubarb 'Timperley Early' ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation: Plant in any fertile soil (not winter waterlogged) in an open position in full sun. Dig soil in autumn adding compost or well-rotted manure. Rake in some fertilizer shortly before planting. Plant crowns tops 2.5 cm (1in) below the soil surface.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Comment from
Denise Dobbs
I have tried to grow rhubarb a number of time from established plants from family as well as buying plant from reputable mailorder companies. This year it lasted over winter and started to grow but then just withered. How can i grow it?
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- Posted: Sun. 1st August 2010 21:57
- Last reply: Wed. 4th August 2010 22:51
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