Rheum australe |
Native Region: Himalayas
Zone Range: 05-08
Preferred Climate: Temperate
Harvest Date: Tuesday 25 July, 2006
Seed count: 25-30
Description:
This rhizomatous perennial has broadly ovate wavy-margined green leaves to 30 inches long. Bears panicles of tiny, star-shaped white to red flowers. Height to 10 feet; spread 6 feet.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn Grow in deep, moist humusy soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch annually with well-rotted organic material.
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