Description
Turkey Rhubarb, Rheum palmatum, is sometimes known as Chinese Rhubarb. Culinary uses are the same as Garden Rhubarb, and also used as an ingredient in Essiac mixture. Turkey Rhubarb is a native of south east Asia, China and Tibet and prefers rich, moist, well drained soils in a protected, partially shaded position. Frost resistant but drought tender. A perennial plant, growing to a height of 3m x 1.5m. See Rene’s Classic Tea
Plants are currently supplied in 100mm pots, not the 50mm shown in photo. The current plants are large, strong and robust specimens.