aka Rhubarb
A tall, vigorous variety with very decorative leaves that are a dense green. Its long stems are bright red in Winter and Summer. Young stems can be eaten raw if its to your liking otherwise stewed and made into crumbles, muffins or pies. Lovely to have in the kitchen garden or large barrel planter.
Remember - Don`t eat the leaves.
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Rhubarb Crimson Sunrise
New stock expected Middle of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $18.99. Payment on order.
aka Rhubarb
A vigorous Heritage Rhubarb with healthy, strong upright growth. The stems are broad with quite a bit of green shading on the red stalks. Good flavour and produces well. Plant in humus rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer and feed regularly with organic matter. Perennial.
Wairere Top Tip. Try cooking Rhubarb with 1 sliced apple - it balances out the acid flavour nicely.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.3m x 0.3m
Rhubarb Victoria
Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
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