Rhubarb Victoria #1

Common Name: Rhubarb

An edible rhubarb that is pretty enough to use as an ornamental! ‘Victoria’ sports huge leaves and thick, green stalks that are reddish towards the base. Use the stalks only to make delicious tart pies and sauces. They can also be canned or frozen for later use. This selection produces heavy yields beginning in the second growing season and is a low maintenance crop.

Characteristics:

• Height: 2.0-3.0 Feet
• Spread: 3.0 Feet
• Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
• Foliage Color: Green shades
• Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
• Water Requirements: Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs
• Bloomtime: Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
• Growth Rate: Medium

Photo Credit: Walters Gardens, Inc