Crimson Red Rhubarb
Rheum rhaponticum
Considered a sweet rhubarb variety. Crimsom Red is a cloned variety of rhubarb, not from seed. Grows true to type and ensures the size, flavor and color of Crimson Red - the best of 25 varieties in impartial tests. Most rhubarb varieties show their red coloring only at the bottom of the stalks. With pure-bred plants, the color goes all the way up the stalk like ruby chard, and continues into the stalk. Redness may vary from northern to southern growing conditions. Plants are hardy into Canada (ideal for Zones 4-7) Zones 4-9 Space 2-3' circle
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Excellent |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Fair |
| Heat Tolerance | Fair |
| Humidity Tolerance | Good |
| Sun Tolerance | Excellent |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Poor |
| Shade Tolerance | Fair |
| No Spray | Excellent |
| Salt Tolerance | Fair |
| Fresh for Kids | Poor |
| Deer Resistance | Good |
| Thorns | No |
| Soil Type | Fertile |
| Edible Type | Stalk |
| This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome | |