Wayside Gardens Rhubarb
Best perennial choice for gardeners seeking quick, sweet edible harvests.
This is the gold standard for home gardeners who want instant gratification without sacrificing flavor. While you trade the deep, uniform crimson of boutique varieties for a mix of green and pink, you gain a robust, high-yielding perennial that rewards you with a harvest in its very first year.
$17.95
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking reliable, high-volume harvests
- Bakers and preservers prioritizing classic, tart flavor profiles
- Long-term gardeners wanting low-maintenance, cold-hardy perennials
Who should skip it
- Impatient growers looking for immediate, first-season harvests
- Urban gardeners with limited space or container setups
- Culinary stylists requiring uniform, vibrant red stalks
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Produces a harvestable crop within the very first growing season.
Flavor Profile
Renowned for being among the sweetest and juiciest rhubarb varieties available.
Climate Versatility
Thrives reliably across a broad range of USDA hardiness zones.
Plant Longevity
A robust perennial that provides consistent yields for many years.
Ornamental Appeal
Large, lush foliage adds significant visual texture to garden beds.
Establishment Ease
Bareroot form simplifies the initial planting process for home gardeners.
Key Specs
SKU
31668-PK-3
Genus
Rheum
Species
x coltorum
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
3 Feet
Mature Width
3 Feet
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Watering Needs
Moderate
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-Drained
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