Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Layering
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
सेब
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Liberty Apple
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Liberty (pomme)
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
manzana libertad
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Liberty Apple
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
maçã liberdade
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Liberty Apple
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Liberty Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Liberty Apple
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Liberty Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Liberty Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Liberty Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Liberty Apple Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Liberty Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Liberty Apple are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Liberty Apple
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Liberty Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Liberty Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liberty Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.