Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western Europe
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
1-6
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
नवलकोल
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Kohlrabi
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Chou-rave
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Kohlrabi
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Kalarepa
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Polygonaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Kohlrabi
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.