Thompson & Morgan Rhubarb (rheum) Victoria 2 Budded Pieces, Red

Thompson & Morgan Rhubarb ‘Victoria’ have greenish-pink stems resulting in tender flesh with an excellent balance of sweetness and acidity. These budded pieces, taken from established crowns, will quickly mature resulting in crowns big enough to harvest from 2 years after planting. Once established, this popular, traditional variety will produce a heavy crop year after year.Plant Rhubarb ‘Victoria’ in a sunny position in well-drained soil, from autumn to spring. When planting budded pieces 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. Prepare the soil in advance by digging in plenty of well-rotted manure and clearing all weeds. In order to allow the plant to become properly established during the first year, resist the temptation to harvest the stems. 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. Harvest by pulling 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. Ideal For: Kitchen Gardens Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Sun or Semi-Shade Height: Up to 60cm (23.6in) Spread: Up to 120cm (47.2in) Ease of Growing: Easy for All Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: The Rhubarb Victoria variety produces crops with greenish-pink stems and tender flesh Providing an excellent balance of sweetness and acidity, they are ideal for use in delicious crumbles and jams Rhubarb plants are fantastic hardy perennial plants to grow and are ideal for growing in kitchen gardens, allotments, patio and containers 2 x Rhubarb Victoria budded pieces Specifications: Model Number: 15074