Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Not Available
Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Turnip
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
शलजम
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Rübe
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Navet
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Nabo
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Γογγύλι
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Nabo
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Rzepa
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
rapa
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Brassiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Turnip and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Turnip and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Turnip and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Turnip is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turnip and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Turnip and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Turnip and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Turnip and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Turnip and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turnip 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 Turnip 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.