Rheum consists of sturdy herbaceous perennials that grow from rhizomes. These plants feature sizable, either simple or palmately lobed foliage, along with tall stems adorned with large clusters of small flowers.

Rheum speciforme

Rheum spiciforme

Rheum subacaule

Rheum tataricum

Rheum tetragonopus

Rheum tibeticum

Rheum turkestanicum

Rheum webbianum

Rheum wittrockii

Rheum x hybridum is a herbaceous perennial that emerges from a compact crown. It features stout, angular stems and leaves that are somewhat triangular in shape. The edible stalks reach lengths of 30 to 40 centimeters, transitioning in color from light pink to red and ultimately to green as they mature.

Rheum x hybridum

Rheum x hybridum 'Amerikanske Kaempe'

Rheum x hybridum 'Amerikiane Kampfe'

Rheum x hybridum 'Amstel Seedling'

This robust and relatively compact cultivar reaches about 1 meter in height. It generates long, slender stems that are ready for harvest from early spring until autumn. The stems exhibit a greenish-pink hue and offer a crisp, tangy taste.

Rheum x hybridum 'Apple Delight'

Rheum x hybridum 'Appleton's Forcing'

Rheum x hybridum 'Australian Crimson Winter'

Rheum x hybridum 'Baker's All Season'

Rheum x hybridum 'Bedford Scarlet'

Rheum x hybridum 'Brandy Carr Scarlet'

Rheum x hybridum 'Brandy Carr'

Rheum x hybridum 'Brown's Crimson'

Rheum x hybridum 'Brown's Red'

Rheum x hybridum 'Brown's Red' seedling

Rheum x hybridum 'Canada Red'

Rheum x hybridum 'Carter's Forcing'

Rheum x hybridum 'Cawood Advance'

Rheum x hybridum 'Cawood Arrow'

Rheum x hybridum 'Cawood Castle'

Rheum x hybridum 'Cawood Delight'

Rheum x hybridum 'Cawood Ensign'

Rheum x hybridum 'Cawood Oak'

Rheum x hybridum 'Cawood'

Rheum x hybridum 'Champagne Rood'

This dependable variety thrives in early to mid-season, making it ideal for forcing to yield vibrant pink stems in the spring. When not forced, it develops rich red stems that are sweet in flavor, ready for harvest starting in late May.

Rheum x hybridum 'Champagne'

Rheum x hybridum 'Chipman'

Rheum x hybridum 'Collis's Ruby'

Rheum x hybridum 'Coutt's Red Stick'

Rheum x hybridum 'Crimson Delicious'

Rheum x hybridum 'Crimson Queen'

This robust cultivar hails from the Northwest region of the United States, featuring elongated, thick stems that exhibit a deep red hue throughout. It is suitable for harvest from late spring to early summer, and its vivid coloration makes it ideal for use in preserves and juices.

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