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Rhubarb - Crimson Cherry
Rhubarb - Crimson Cherry The Rhubarb Crimson Cherry, Rheum rhaponticum, also known as Early Cherry and Crimson Wine, produces long, thick stalks that are a rich red inside and out. This plant is vigorous and it will produce tender, sweet stalks of rhubarb. Be sure to pull the stems loose, don't cut them off. This perennial should be mulched deeply with manure each fall. Rhubarb thrives in cool locations and full sun, but in warmer climates, plants benefit from light shade but form longer, thinner stems. Rhubarb needs deep, moist but well-drained soil, and is generally trouble-free. Slow growth of older plants is a signal that they need dividing. Like any other perennial, rhubarb need to be divided every 10 years or so. This rhubarb does harvest well in fall and seldom goes to seed. These attractive perennial plants will accent your landscape and remain productive for decades. * Ornamental and tasty* Vigorous grower* Long-lived
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