Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Hazelnut, Corylus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Lower slopes, Moist woods, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, 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
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antihelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Nutrients, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Cosmetics, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
CORYLUS avellana 'Rote Zellernuss'
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Common Filbert, Redleaf Filbert
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
हेज़लनट
In German
Rhabarber
Haselnuss
In French
Rhubarbe
aveline
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
avellana
In Greek
Ραβέντι
φουντούκι
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
avelã
In Polish
Rabarbar
leszczyna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Polygonaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Filbert
Season and care of Rhubarb and Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Filbert season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Filbert is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Filbert Physical Information
Rhubarb and Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Filbert height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Filbert are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Rhubarb and Filbert
Care of Rhubarb and Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.