Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
तामरिस्क
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Tamariske
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
tamarinier
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
tamarisco
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
tamarisco
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
tamaryszek
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
nemore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polygonaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarisk
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarisk season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarisk Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarisk are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarisk
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.