Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, 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 the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Red aronii
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
arbutifolia
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
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Chokeberry
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.