Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Red
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Diuretic, Fever
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CLERODENDRUM wallichii
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Bridal Veil, Nodding Clerodendron, Wallich's glorybower, Nutan bleeding heart
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Bridal veil plant
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Brautschleier Pflanze
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
usine de voile de mariée
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
planta de velo de novia
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Νυφικό πέπλο φυτό
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
planta véu de noiva
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Welon roślin
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Flammeum herba
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Verbenaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Teucrioideae
Not Available
Properties of Bridal Veil and Ornamental Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Bridal Veil and Ornamental Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Bridal Veil and Ornamental Rhubarb. Bridal Veil doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Bridal Veil does not have fragrant flowers. Bridal Veil has allergic reactions like Pollen and Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bridal Veil and Ornamental Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bridal Veil and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Bridal Veil and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Bridal Veil and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bridal Veil season is Fall and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Fall. The type of soil for Bridal Veil is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bridal Veil is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bridal Veil and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Bridal Veil and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Bridal Veil height is 76.20 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Bridal Veil and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Bridal Veil flower color: White
Bridal Veil leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Bridal Veil and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Bridal Veil and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bridal Veil pruning is done Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bridal Veil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.