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rhubarb 'Atrosanguineum'

Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum'

Genus: Rheum
Family: Polygonaceae

About this plant

'Atrosanguineum' is a robust herbaceous perennial with broad, palmately lobed leaves that open rich purple, fading to dark green with purplish undersides; flowers bright pink, in large erect panicles

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any reliably moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch crowns in late winter

Pruning

Cut out spent flowering spikes

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in autumn or by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Can be attacked by crown rot and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years