Rhubarb Timperley Early
Plant Details
Fantastic red stems with delicious flavour, can be forced but matures early. Great for pies, jams and crumbles.
Month Available: February
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: White
Suitable For Wildlife: None
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Spring
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Fruit
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Fruit
Height / Spread: 60cm x 120cm (2ft x 4ft)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
After the leaves have died down, I always spread a new layer of compost round the crown to conserve moisture in the soil and suppress weeds
Where to Plant: Borders
Plant Care: Remove flowers as soon as they appear. Apply a general fertiliser in spring. Every 5 years lift and divide the plants in November after the leaves have died down
Care and Time: Medium - spring
Warning: Do not eat the leaves. They contain oxalic acid which is poisonous to humans.
Benefits: Grow your Own Rhubarb, easy crop for first time growers, low maintenance, frost resistant
History: An old variety grown in Britain since the 1700's. Rhubarb became popular during the war when food was scarce
EU Rights: N/A