Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Bog Rosemary
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Rosmarinheide
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Polygonaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Rhubarb and Bog Rosemary. Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Ornamental Rhubarb and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Bog Rosemary
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.