Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Jewelweed
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Not Available
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Impatiens capensis
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Polygonaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Rhubarb and Jewelweed. Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Jewelweed 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 Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Jewelweed
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Jewelweed Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Jewelweed are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Jewelweed
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.
