About
A robust, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial to about 1.5m tall from the mountains of Central Asia with very large, broadly ovate, wavy-margined, deep green leaves and tall, branched panicles of small, creamy-white flowers in summer. A bold and architecturally impressive Rheum for a rich, moist, large border or streamside planting.
About the genus
Ranunculus can be annuals, biennials, evergreen or herbaceous perennials, with rhizomes, tubers or spreading by runners. The leaves are variable but often palmately lobed or dissected and the flowers usually bowl-shaped
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.