Rheum x ‘German Wine’
New listing for 2023. This cultivar produces dark red, thick stalks with a very sweet flavour. It is excellent for making pies, preserves, or even wine. Stalks are ready for cutting in late spring. Image courtesy of Prairie Gardens.
Height: 3′
Spread: 3′
Light Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade
Hardiness Zone: 2
Foliage Colour: Green
Fall Foliage: N/A
Growth Habit: Upright
Flower Colour: N/A
Blooms: N/A
Fruit Colour: Bright Red
Fruit Size: 2.5 cm
Fruit Timing: Late Spring
Fruit Use: Baking, Canning, Preserves, Sauces
Key Features: Edible Fruit (Stems)
Landscape Uses: General Gardening, Mass Planting, Orchard