Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' 2L
Product Code: 188389
£12.99
- Common Name: Chinese Rhubarb
- Robust herbaceous perennial with broad, palmately lobed leaves that open rich purple, fading to dark green with purplish undersides. Flowers bright pink, in large erect panicles
- Foliage: Deciduous. Habit: Clump forming
- Position: Full sun, Partial shade. Aspect: South-facing or West-facing or East-facing or North-facing
- Soil: Loam, Clay. Moisture: Moist but well-drained or Poorly-drained.
- H&S: 1.5-2.5m x 1-1.5m
- Suggested planting locations: Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Description
Description
A large deciduous perennial with very large rhubarb-like, lobed leaves with puple undersides, crimson-purple when young, emerging from red buds. Rich cerise-pink flowers are borne on tall panicles in summer. Grow in deep, moist humus rich soil in sun or part shade.
