Overview
Rheum x hybridum 'Poulton's Pride' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Rheum, part of the Polygonaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rheum x hybridum 'Poulton's Pride' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Rheum x hybridum 'Poulton's Pride' is a bushy cultivar of rhubarb, a genus of sturdy herbaceous perennials known for their large foliage and tall stems with clusters of small flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including architectural, cottage, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6. Best propagated by division in spring, 'Poulton's Pride' offers seasonal interest in both spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rheum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rheum x hybridum 'Poulton's Pride' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rheum x hybridum 'Poulton's Pride'
- Propagation
- Division in Spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Downy mildews, Grey mould, Crown rot, Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rheum x hybridum 'Poulton's Pride'?
Rheum x hybridum 'Poulton's Pride' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Rheum x hybridum 'Poulton's Pride' need?
Rheum x hybridum 'Poulton's Pride' grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Rheum x hybridum 'Poulton's Pride' hardy in the UK?
Rheum x hybridum 'Poulton's Pride' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rheum x hybridum 'Poulton's Pride'?
Division in Spring.
