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Rheum Nobile
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Rheum Nobile

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Rheum Palmatum Tanguticum
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This legendary and quite fabulous giant herbaceous plant erupts with an amazing tapering spire of bright, creamy coloured bracts which are held on strong tall stems. These extend out even further as soon as the seed ripens. The equally attractive pleated basal leaves make a low protective skirt, and are rich green and almost rounded with deep veining. It grows in the wild high on the mountains in the Himalaya, northeastern Afghanistan, northern Pakistan, India, Sikkim, Bhutan and Nepal. This is one of the world's most desirable plants and although a slow grower is worth the wait so please be patient!

Common name
Noble Rhubarb, Sikkim Rhubarb.
Family
Polygonaceae
Packet content
6 seeds
Height
1.2 m
Light level
Full Sun
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Hardiness rating
H4
Pollinator-friendly
No
Moisture
Moisture retentive
Region of origin
Himalayas
Colour
White

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