Rheum Timperley Early AGM
£10.00
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notes
Rheum × hybridum Timperley Early is simply the best variety for forcing, to produce the most tender stalks of fragrant, champagne-pink rhubarb. Left unforced, the edible leaf stalks ripen to a glorious scarlet. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 75cm (2ft 5in)
Features
notes
Rheum × hybridum Timperley Early is simply the best variety for forcing, to produce the most tender stalks of fragrant, champagne-pink rhubarb. Left unforced, the edible leaf stalks ripen to a glorious scarlet. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Insights
A versatile plant, the stalks are tartly sweet and can be stewed or baked into pies and crumbles, or combined with ginger for jam or wine. Native to China, rhubarb was originally grown for its medicinal value.
Details
- Harvest: March - May
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- South, East or West aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
Green parts are toxic if ingested. Force mature plants only, on alternate years, by preventing light reaching the crown. The stalks can be harvested eight weeks later; if left unforced it will be ready to harvest from March onwards.
Glossary