Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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 excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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 regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Pelargonium
In German
Rhabarber
Pelargonium
In French
Rhubarbe
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Pelargonium
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
pelargônio
In Polish
Rabarbar
Pelargonium
In Latin
RHEUM
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Polygonaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Pelargonium
Season and care of Rhubarb and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Pelargonium season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Rhubarb and Pelargonium Physical Information
Rhubarb and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Pelargonium are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Rhubarb and Pelargonium
Care of Rhubarb and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.