Thompson & Morgan Rhubarb (rheum) Champagne 4 Budded Pieces, Red

Rhubarb ‘Champagne’ is a fabulous early variety, producing a fantastic crop of tender, sweet pink-flushed stems from early on in the season. This variety is perfect for forcing which enables an even earlier crop of extra tender stems from April, after which you can harvest the rest later on in the season once they have matured to a deeper red colour (but still just as sweet and delicious!). This old-fashioned and much-loved variety particularly easy to grow and very reliable, producing a crop year after year. Plant rhubarb from autumn to spring in a sunny position in well drained soil. Prepare the soil in advance by digging in plenty of well rotted manure and clearing all weeds. When planting budded pieces taken from mature rhubarb crowns, set them so that the top of the crown sits 3cm (1") below soil level and allow a spacing of 75cm (30") between plants.During the first year, resist the temptation to harvest the stems, in order to allow the plant to become properly established. In spring, remove the emerging flower heads as they appear. From the second year, stems can be harvested from April to June, when the leaves have fully unfurled. Pull from the base of each stem and twist them away from the crown. Harvest only a few stems at a time. Water rhubarb plants in summer during dry periods to prevent the soil from drying out. When the leaves die back in autumn, remove the old stalks and apply a mulch of well rotted manure around the crown. Caution: The leaves of rhubarb plants are toxic if eaten. Position: Full Sun/Partial Shade Height: Up to 60cm when fully established Spread: Up to 1.2m when fully established Supplied as 4 x Rhubarb ‘Champagne’ Budded Pieces Delivered with growing and care instructionsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Features: Rhubarb ‘Champagne’ are hardy established perennial plants, ideal for kitchen gardens and outdoors. Very easy to grow, high yielding with delicious stems during summer every year Produces a high yield of delicious pink stems which can be forced early to extend the season or left to mature for a later summer crop. Exceptional sweet flavour and beautiful colour These easy-to grow, fully hardy perennial fruit plants produce a reliable crop in most conditions. Ideal for growing in garden borders or allotments. The fruits have a wonderful flavour when cooked 4 x Rhubarb ‘Champagne’ Budded Pieces Specifications: Model Number: 62022