Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum
A rhizomatous perennial with large, jagged and deeply-cut, basal foliage which is dark, reddish-purple when young, becoming deep green as they mature. In summer it produces tall, branching flower stems with clusters of tiny, densely packed flowers in shades of white, pink and red.
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- Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Flower Colour : Pink , Red, White, Cream
- Flower Season: Summer
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Habit : Clump-forming
- Hardiness : H6 (Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe) -20 to -15C
- Moisture: Moist but well-drained
- pH: Acid, Neutral
- Season of Interest : Summer
- Soil: Clay, Loam
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Height & Width: 200cm x 150cm
Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum
Rheum tanguticum
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A rhizomatous perennial with large, jagged and deeply-cut, basal foliage which is dark, reddish-purple when young, becoming deep green as they mature. In summer it produces tall, branching flower stems with clusters of tiny, densely packed flowers in shades of white, pink and red.
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