Rheum Palmatum Tanguticum
(The Chinese Rhubarb)
'Tanguticum' is clump-forming perennial with large, deeply cut red-purple leaves fading to green and large panicles of cerise flowers in summer.Height and Spread 2.5 m x 1.5m
General Herbaceous & Perennial Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding some planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the area thoroughly.
- Water regular until established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
