Victoria Rhubarb
Rheum rhaponticum
Seed grown Victoria has large green stalks, stained red. Extremely heavy producer. Space 2' - 3' circle. It is a perennial large leaved plant, pretty in its season. Good for borders or vegetable garden beds. In our area try cutting seed stalk before it shoots up in early spring. This will give a larger spring harvest. Zones 3-9.
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Excellent |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Heat Tolerance | Good |
| Humidity Tolerance | Very Good |
| Sun Tolerance | Good |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Poor |
| Shade Tolerance | Fair |
| No Spray | Excellent |
| Deer Resistance | Excellent |
| Thorns | No |
| Soil Type | Fertile |
| Edible Type | Stalk |
| Self Fertile | Yes |
| This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome | |