Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Papaveraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Ornamental Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Ornamental Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Blue Poppy and Ornamental Rhubarb. Himalayan Blue Poppy has thorns and Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Blue Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Blue Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy and Ornamental Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Blue Poppy 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.