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Rhubarb 'Sanvitos® Summer'Rheum x hybridum

Hardy Perennial

FROM £11.99

88% (8 Reviews)

Strong vigorous plant

Eye-catching vivid red stems

Perfect for delicious pies and crumbles

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Plant Size Height Up to 60cm (24in)
Spread Up to 120cm (47in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For patiokitchen garden

Position In sun or semi shade

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This day-neutral variety is a strong, vigorous plant which produce flushes of eye-catching, vivid red stems with a well balanced acidity. The stems of Rhubarb 'Sanvitos Summer' are stringless and tender making them perfect for delicious pies and crumbles. Ideal for year-round forcing without the need for winter cooling this variety is great for growing in borders or large patio containers. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 120cm (48").

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 16-20 months.
Estimated time to best yields: 28-32 months.

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How to grow rhubarb?

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KH0059)

1 x 9cm Potted Plant (KB6365)

3 x 9cm Potted Plants (KB6372)

How to Grow

Plant rhubarb from autumn to spring in a sunny position in well drained soil. Prepare the soil in advance by digging in plenty of well rotted manure and clearing all weeds. When planting rhubarb crowns, set them so that the top of the crown sits 3cm (1") below soil level and allow a spacing of 75cm (30") between plants. Alternatively plant them in large containers of soil based compost such as John Innes No 3. mixed with plenty of rotted manure.

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During the first year, resist the temptation to harvest the stems, in order to allow the plant to become properly established. In spring, remove the emerging flower heads as they appear. From the second year, stems can be harvested from April to June, when the leaves have fully unfurled. Pull from the base of each stem and twist them away from the crown. Harvest only a few stems at a time. Water rhubarb plants in summer during dry periods to prevent the soil from drying out. When the leaves die back in autumn, remove the old stalks and apply a mulch of well rotted manure around the crown. Caution: The leaves of rhubarb plants are toxic if eaten.

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Caution: toxic if eaten

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Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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