About
Rheum officinale, the Chinese or medicinal rhubarb, is a large, ornamental rhubarb producing enormous, basal, lobed leaves to 60 cm across and tall, plume-like flower stems. The root is used medicinally. A dramatic architectural plant for a 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.