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Rheum x hybridum 'Glaskin's Perpetual' (Rhubarb 'Glaskin's Perpetual')
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3 hours care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Rheum x hybridum 'Glaskin's Perpetual'
Other names
Rhubarb 'Glaskin's Perpetual', Rheum x hybridum 'Glaskins Perpetual'
Genus
Rheum Rheum
Variety or Cultivar
'Glaskin's Perpetual' _ 'Glaskin's Perpetual' is a vigorous, upright perennial with large, glossy, wrinkled, lobed, dark green leaves and thick, upright, edible, red, sometimes pink or green stems harvested from late spring into autumn.
Rheum x hybridum 'Glaskin's Perpetual' is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Rhubarb leaves contain poisonous substances. Dispose of them on the compost heap.
Flower
Cream in Summer; Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Crown rot , Honey fungus Crown rot , Honey fungus
General care
Pruning
Remove any flowering shoots that appear. Do not harvest the first year after planting. Harvest stalks from mid-spring to early summer (hold the stalk close to the ground and twist) Leave at least 4 stalks at any given time. Cut back dead leaves in autumn.
Propagation
Start seed inside in early to mid-spring at 20-25C in quality seed compost. Alternatively, seal inside polythene bags. Sow at 0.15cm deep. Keep soil damp but not saturated. Germination takes 21-40 days. Lower temperature and move to a cold frame after see
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Rheum x hybridum 'Glaskin's Perpetual' (Rhubarb 'Glaskin's Perpetual') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads
Cultivation
Plant dormant crowns from autumn to spring in fertile soil in sun. Dig in well-rotted manure before planting. Plant crown tip so it is just visible above the soil. Water regularly in dry spells. No summer dormancy so can be harvested in spring & autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Rheum x hybridum 'Glaskin's Perpetual'
Other names
Rhubarb 'Glaskin's Perpetual', Rheum x hybridum 'Glaskins Perpetual'
Genus
Rheum Rheum
Variety or Cultivar
'Glaskin's Perpetual' _ 'Glaskin's Perpetual' is a vigorous, upright perennial with large, glossy, wrinkled, lobed, dark green leaves and thick, upright, edible, red, sometimes pink or green stems harvested from late spring into autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Rhubarb leaves contain poisonous substances. Dispose of them on the compost heap.
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Colour
Flower
Cream in Summer; Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove any flowering shoots that appear. Do not harvest the first year after planting. Harvest stalks from mid-spring to early summer (hold the stalk close to the ground and twist) Leave at least 4 stalks at any given time. Cut back dead leaves in autumn.
Propagation
Start seed inside in early to mid-spring at 20-25C in quality seed compost. Alternatively, seal inside polythene bags. Sow at 0.15cm deep. Keep soil damp but not saturated. Germination takes 21-40 days. Lower temperature and move to a cold frame after see
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Rheum x hybridum 'Glaskin's Perpetual' (Rhubarb 'Glaskin's Perpetual') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads
Cultivation
Plant dormant crowns from autumn to spring in fertile soil in sun. Dig in well-rotted manure before planting. Plant crown tip so it is just visible above the soil. Water regularly in dry spells. No summer dormancy so can be harvested in spring & autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
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
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