Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Strawberry Bush
In German
Rhabarber
Strawberry Bush
In French
Rhubarbe
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Ραβέντι
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Rabarbar
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
RHEUM
Classic Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Celastrales
Family
Polygonaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Rhubarb and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Strawberry Bush season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhubarb and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Rhubarb and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Rhubarb and Strawberry Bush
Care of Rhubarb and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.