Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
China, Korea
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings
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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Carissa holly
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Carissa holly plant
In German
Rhabarber
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
Rhubarbe
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
Ραβέντι
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
Rabarbar
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
RHEUM
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Aquifoliales
Family
Polygonaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Rhubarb and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Carissa Holly season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhubarb and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Rhubarb and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhubarb and Carissa Holly
Care of Rhubarb and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.