Rheum Palmatum var. Tanguticum is a magnificent ornamental rhubarb that brings dramatic architectural presence to any landscape design. With its impressive size, striking foliage, and coral red flower spikes, this Chinese rhubarb variety makes a bold statement in gardens and large containers. Each package contains 25 bare root plants, ready to establish themselves as stunning focal points in your clients' landscapes.
A dramatic statement piece for distinctive landscapes
This ornamental rhubarb variety offers exceptional visual impact and versatility for professional landscapers and garden centers:
- Enormous, deeply lobed leaves that emerge with purple tints in spring before maturing to deep green
- Spectacular coral red flower spikes that tower up to 72 inches (180 cm) above the foliage
- Impressive 3-foot spread at maturity, creating a substantial presence in borders or as specimen plants
- Excellent deer resistance, reducing maintenance concerns in vulnerable areas
- Versatile use in large containers, making it ideal for commercial production
- Striking cut flower potential for florists and event designers
The architectural quality of this perennial creates instant impact in both traditional and contemporary landscape designs.
Planting and growing information
Plant Rheum Palmatum var. Tanguticum in spring in moist, well-drained soil. It thrives in full sun to partial shade locations across hardiness zones 4-7. Expect blooms from late spring through mid-summer, with the most dramatic display in early summer. The plant requires consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and benefits from mulching to maintain soil coolness and moisture retention during summer months.
Order your wholesale ornamental rhubarb today
Enhance your inventory with this exceptional landscape statement piece. Available exclusively for our trade customers, these bare root plants ship in spring and arrive ready for potting or immediate landscape installation. With its combination of dramatic size, distinctive foliage, and eye-catching flower spikes, Rheum Palmatum var. Tanguticum will give your clients a truly distinctive garden feature that provides multi-season interest and remarkable visual impact.
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EAN code3604
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height72” / 180 cm
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Mid Summer
- SizeI
- Packaged in25
- Zone4, 5, 6, 7
- UsesDeer Resistant, Cut Flower
- Shipping Time FrameSpring