Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, 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
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Red Currant
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Red Currant
In German
Rhabarber
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Rhubarbe
Groseille
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Grosella
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Groselha
In Polish
Rabarbar
Porzeczkowy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Red Currant
Season and care of Rhubarb and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Red Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhubarb and Red Currant Physical Information
Rhubarb and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Red Currant are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Rhubarb and Red Currant
Care of Rhubarb and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
