Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Not Available, Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
चुकंदर
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Rübe
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
betterave
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
remolacha
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
beterraba
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
buraczany
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Not Available
Caryophyllidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Not Available
Family
Polygonaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Beet
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Beet Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Beet are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Beet
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.