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Rheum 'Ace of Hearts' (Ornamental rhubarb 'Ace of Hearts')
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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Rheum 'Ace of Hearts'
Other names
Ornamental rhubarb 'Ace of Hearts'
Genus
Rheum Rheum
Variety or Cultivar
'Ace of Hearts' _ 'Ace of Hearts' is a small-scale, clump-forming perennial with large, heart-shaped red-purple leaves with crimson veins and tall bracts of soft pink flowers in early summer.
Rheum 'Ace of Hearts' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage
Reddish-purple, Crimson in Spring; Crimson, Reddish-purple in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Crown rot Crown rot
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Rheum 'Ace of Hearts' (Ornamental rhubarb 'Ace of Hearts') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Rheum 'Ace of Hearts'
Other names
Ornamental rhubarb 'Ace of Hearts'
Genus
Rheum Rheum
Variety or Cultivar
'Ace of Hearts' _ 'Ace of Hearts' is a small-scale, clump-forming perennial with large, heart-shaped red-purple leaves with crimson veins and tall bracts of soft pink flowers in early summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage
Reddish-purple, Crimson in Spring; Crimson, Reddish-purple in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Rheum 'Ace of Hearts' (Ornamental rhubarb 'Ace of Hearts') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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