Vegetable Starts

Rhubarb 'Crimson Cherry' (Rhubarb)

Rheum rhabarbarum 'Crimson Cherry'

Also known as Crimson Cherry Rhubarb

$22.95

Size

☀SunFull sun to part shade

💧WaterModerate

🌡Zones3-8

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Rhubarb 'Crimson Cherry', 'Crimson Cherry', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A productive edible vegetable start, ready to transplant into the garden after the last frost (or sooner for cool-season crops).

Full sun suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone annual. Provide consistent moisture and rich soil. Most are heavy feeders. Watch for typical garden pests like cutworms, aphids, and slugs.

Plant Details

Botanical: Rheum rhabarbarum 'Crimson Cherry'
Common name: Crimson Cherry Rhubarb
Lifecycle: Perennial
Foliage type: Deciduous
Mature size: 3-4 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: Spring (inconspicuous)
Bloom color: Red
Foliage color: Red-burgundy
Harvest: Spring, Early summer

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Pollinator value: Bees
Wildlife: Pollinator support
🌱 Edible: Stems
⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
⚠ Toxic to humans if ingested
Stalks are safe to eat; leaves are highly toxic (oxalic acid). Keep leaves away from pets and children.

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