Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
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 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Rhabarber
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Rhubarbe
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Ραβέντι
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Rabarbar
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
RHEUM
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polygonaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhubarb and Ornamental Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Rhubarb and Ornamental Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Rhubarb and Ornamental Rhubarb. Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rhubarb and Ornamental Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Rhubarb and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Rhubarb and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Rhubarb and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Rhubarb and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb 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.