About
Rheum nobile, the noble rhubarb, is one of the most extraordinary plants from the Himalayas, producing a bold basal rosette of broad, rounded leaves and a tall flower spike to 2 m, densely covered in overlapping, large, cream-white, translucent bracts enclosing the flowers. A spectacular architectural plant for a cool, moist, sheltered border.
About the genus
Rheum, the ornamental rhubarbs, are large, bold, rhizomatous perennials with enormous, basal, rounded or lobed leaves and tall, plume-like flower stems bearing tiny flowers in white, pink or red. Dramatic architectural plants for moist, sheltered borders.
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.