About
A dwarf, clump-forming, succulent perennial from rocky mountain habitats in Central Asia with fleshy, red-tinged stems bearing small, spatula-shaped, glaucous leaves and terminal clusters of small, bright scarlet-red, star-shaped flowers in summer. A choice, compact, red-flowered stonecrop for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or alpine trough.
About the genus
Rheum are robust rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with large, simple or palmately lobed leaves and tall leafy stems bearing large panicles of tiny flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.