Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Ivory
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Esperanza
In German
Rhabarber
Esperanza
In French
Rhubarbe
Esperanza
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Esperanza
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Esperanza
In Polish
Rabarbar
Esperanza
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Esperanza
Season and care of Rhubarb and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Esperanza season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Esperanza Physical Information
Rhubarb and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Esperanza are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhubarb and Esperanza
Care of Rhubarb and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.