Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Northwestern China, Russia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Rose, Salmon, Peach, Orange Red
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS chalcedonica
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Maltese cross, Jerusalem cross, Burning love, Dusky salmon
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Maltese cross
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Malteserkreuz
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Maltese cross
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
cruz de Malta
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
σταυρό της Μάλτας
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
cruz de Malta
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
krzyż maltański
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Duces crucis
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Maltese Cross Flower and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Maltese Cross Flower and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Maltese Cross Flower and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maltese Cross Flower season is Spring and Summer and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Maltese Cross Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Maltese Cross Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Maltese Cross Flower and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Maltese Cross Flower and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Maltese Cross Flower height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Maltese Cross Flower and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Maltese Cross Flower flower color: Red, Orange, Rose, Salmon, Peach and Orange Red
Maltese Cross Flower leaf color: Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Maltese Cross Flower and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Maltese Cross Flower and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maltese Cross Flower pruning is done In late autumn and Remove deadheads and Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Maltese Cross Flower 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.