Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
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, 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
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Red Currant
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Red Currant
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Groseille
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Grosella
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Groselha
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
red RIBES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Currant? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Currant. Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Red Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Red Currant has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Currant
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Currant Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Currant are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Currant
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
