Canada Red
Plants ship between Late April - Early May
Outstanding stalk harvests. Produces beautiful red stalks in early spring. This sweet variety is perfect for sauces and pies that require less sugar. Cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. Developed in Canada. Harvest in May-June. Self-pollinating.
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Outstanding stalk harvests. Produces beautiful red stalks in early spring. This sweet variety is perfect for sauces and pies that require less sugar. Cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. Developed in Canada. Harvest in May-June. Self-pollinating.
PLANT DETAILS
Latin: Rheum × hybridum ‘Canada Red’
Hardiness Zone: 3 – 8
Height: 2′ – 3′
Spread: 2′ – 3′
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripens: May-June
Flower Colour: Green
Stalk Colour: Red
Foliage Colour: Green
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Very fertile, well-draining soil.
Attributes:
- Edible
- Low Maintenance
- Perennial
Special Considerations: Rhubarb requires a large amount of annual fertility. It is recommended to amend the location with lots of compost before planting as rhubarb is a relatively long-lived perennial crop. It is also best to annually top dress around the base of the plants in the fall or early spring with good compost once in production.
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