Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Korea
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Carissa holly
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Carissa holly plant
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Aquifoliales
Family
Polygonaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Carissa Holly
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.