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Rheum rhabarbarum 'Glaskins Perpetual'

Glaskins Perpetual' Rheum

Glaskins Perpetual' Rheum

Format

Exposure

  • Sun

Rusticity

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • July
  • August

  • Edible stems
  • Two harvest
  • Toxic leaves
  • Ideal for food processing
  • Rich in vitamins

Glaskins Perpetual rhubarb offers juicy stems with a gradient of red and green, ideal for making pies and jams. They have little bitterness, thanks to their low level of oxalic acid. A first harvest takes place in May-June, then a second harvest arrives in September-October. This variety is renowned for its robustness and remarkable taste. Additionally, the stems are a good source of vitamins C and B, antioxidants, and manganese. Fertilize it with well-rotted manure mixed with compost in the fall or early spring. Rhubarb likes rich, well-drained soil. Cut back in the fall. The leaves are toxic.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
39 - in.
Spread
39 - 44 in.
Height
24 - 36 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • White

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Water regularly
  • especially during periods of drought

Maintenance:

  • Cut back to the ground in the fall

Soil requirement:

  • Rich
  • fresh
  • well drained and of good depth

Features

Resistance:

  • Cold

Attract:

Use:

  • Vegetable garden
  • Food forest

Attribute:

  • Edible stems

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