Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Burgundy
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Pear
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
नाशपाती
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Birne
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Poire
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Pera
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Pera
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Gruszka
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Pear
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Pear Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Pear are as follows:
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Pear
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.