Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Persian Lime
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Persian lime
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Persian lime
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Persian lime
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Persian lime
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Persian Lime
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Persian Lime Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Persian Lime are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Persian Lime
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.