The best cooking rhubarb around

Victoria Rhubarb Plant

The best cooking rhubarb around

Heirloom variety from 1800's
Crimson and green, thick stems
No stringiness

Victoria has stood the test of time-this heirloom favorite has been planted in kitchen gardens for years. This hardy perennial is a must-have for every gardener. Broad green stalks with a tint of crimson are not tough or stringy and are excellent for cooking. Resistant to deer, no pest or disease-related problems. Zones 3-7.

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Annual Vegetable Plants & Herbs
3A-4A	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A	4/8/24 - 5/31/24
5B	3/25/24 - 5/31/24
6A	3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B	2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A	2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B	2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A	2/12/24 - 5/31/24
8B	2/13/24 - 5/12/24
9A & B	2/6/24 - 5/12/24
10A & B	2/6/24 - 5/12/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 5/29/24 Zones 8A-10B: 5/8/24

Additional Shipping Notes:

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Rheum rhabarbarum 'Victoria'
Height: 24 - 36 inches.
Spacing:36 inches.
Depth:Plant divisions 3 - 4 inches below the soil surface. Plant early Spring or Fall.
Spread:36 - 48 inches.
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Yield: High yields.
Color: Greenish White to Reddish
Size: No. 2 Roots
Blooms: Mid Summer, Late Summer, All Summer
Fruit: Broad green stalks with a tint of crimson are not tough or stringy.
Zone: 3-8

Form: Perennial, Upright stalks, mounded clump.
Flower Form: Flower stalks can reach up to 6' tall with small greenish white to red flowers.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, deep, fertile soil, high in organic matter, PH 5.5-6.5.
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast.
Foliage: Wide, ruffled leaves and bright red stalks.