Chinese rhubarb
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3Will it grow where I live?
Chinese rhubarb is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 2.5 m
- Spread
- 2 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 15 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–8
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 7
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Chinese rhubarb: how big does it get?
Chinese rhubarb (Rheum palmatum) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 2.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2 m. Growth is medium.
Chinese rhubarb: what site does it need?
Chinese rhubarb tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.
Chinese rhubarb: is it hardy?
Chinese rhubarb is listed as hardy in zone 6–8 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Chinese rhubarb: will it grow in Central Europe?
Chinese rhubarb is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Chinese rhubarb: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Chinese rhubarb. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Chinese rhubarb: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Medicinal 9/10, Other uses 3/10.
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