Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum'
Chinese Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb, Turkish Rhubarb, Turkey Rhubarb, Indian Rhubarb, Russian Rhubarb
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Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' is a horticultural cultivar of Rheum palmatum or Chinese Rhubarb. Although somewhat variable, it is characterised by a reddish tinge to the foliage, bright red emergent shoots and stems and red flowers. Foliage often turns green after it has fully emerged particularly as the season develops but the undersides stay a deep reddish-purple. Unlike Rheum officinale, which has scalloped leaves the foliage is strongly palmate with jagged margins.
Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' forms a large clump over time and when established is a dramatic addition to the garden.
Additional Information
Order | Caryophyllales |
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Family | Polygonaceae |
Sub-Family | Polygonoideae |
Synonyms | Rheum palmatum 'Atropurpureum', Rhabarbarum palmatum, Rheum potaninii, Rheum qinlingense |
Geographical Origin | Horticultural cultivar. Type species from China, Tibet, Mongolia |
Cultivation | Moist well-dug rich soil. Full sun |
Eventual Height | 1m: Inflorescence rising to 2m or more |
Eventual Spread | 1.8m |
Hardiness | Hardy herbaceous perennial |
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Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum'
Chinese Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb, Turkish Rhubarb, Turkey Rhubarb, Indian Rhubarb, Russian Rhubarb
Size
ex 2L pot
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