Victoria Red Rhubarb Bare Root Crown - Rheum rhabarbarum | Live Plant, Freshly Dug

About This Plant

Victoria Red Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is a herbaceous perennial vegetable known for its flavorful red stalks and dependable harvests. This vigorous variety is a hardy perennial that returns year after year with minimal care and grows to a mature height of 2–3 feet with a moderate to fast growth rate.

What You Will Receive

✔️ 1 live Victoria Red Rhubarb bare root crown
✔️ Freshly dug before shipping
✔️ Healthy planting-ready crown
✔️ Ships bare root (no pot)
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Care and Growing Information

• Common Name: Victoria Red Rhubarb
• Botanical Name: Rheum rhabarbarum
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial vegetable
• Growth Stage: Bare root crown
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Height: 2–3 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• USDA Zones: 2–8
• Container Friendly: Yes, in a large deep container

Growing Tip

Plant the crown as soon as possible after arrival with the growing bud positioned just at or slightly above the soil surface. Water thoroughly after planting and apply mulch to help retain moisture. Avoid harvesting stalks during the first growing season to allow establishment.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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