Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Red Cardinal
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Cardinal rouge
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Cárdenas
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Red Cardinal
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cardinal and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Red Cardinal and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Red Cardinal and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.