Crimson Cherry Rhubarb (Bundle of 2)

Crimson Cherry is the reddest rhubarb variety. It produces brightly colored red stalks with the unique characteristic of being red throughout under normal temperature and moisture conditions. These crown divisions are approximately 2" across and 6" long.Caution: Do NOT eat the leaves, they are toxic!

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Note: Do not be alarmed if there is small amounts of bluish-white mold on your rootstock, this is absolutely normal. It occurs from the cold storage process used to keep the plants dormant. This mold can be wiped off and will not affect the health of the plant. However, if the plants are rotten and/or mushy, please give us a call.

Rhubarb is a cool season, perennial plant that is very winter hardy and resistant to drought. Following a season of growth the rhubarb crown becomes dormant and temperatures below 40°F are required to stimulate bud break and subsequent growth. The first shoots to appear in the spring are edible petioles and leaves. These emerge sequentially as long as temperatures remain cool (below 90°F). As temperatures increase, top growth is suppressed, even appearing dormant in periods of extreme heat.