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Rheum x hybridum 'Stockbridge Arrow' (Rhubarb 'Stockbridge Arrow')

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Variety or Cultivar
'Stockbridge Arrow' is a vigorous, upright perennial with large, triangular to arrow-shaped, dark green leaves and thick, upright, edible, red stems harvested from late spring into autumn. If left unharvested, yellow flowers bloom in late spring and early summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1.5 m 1.2 m 2-5 years
4 ft 3 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant dormant crowns from autumn to spring in fertile soil in sun. Dig in well-rotted manure before planting. Plant crown tip so it is just visible above the soil. Water regularly in dry spells. No summer dormancy so can be harvested in spring & autumn.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Rhubarb leaves contain poisonous substances. Dispose of them on the compost heap.

Plant care

Pruning

Remove any flowering shoots that appear. Do not harvest the first year after planting. Harvest stalks from mid-spring to early summer (hold the stalk close to the ground and twist) Leave at least 4 stalks at any given time. Cut back dead leaves in autumn.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Start seed inside in early to mid-spring at 20-25C in quality seed compost. Alternatively, seal inside polythene bags. Sow 15cm deep. Keep soil damp but not saturated. Germination takes 21-40 days. Lower temperature & move to a cold frame after seeds germ

Pests

Diseases

Honey fungus

Crown rot

Fertilise fruit and vegetables

Water regularly through dry periods

Mulch with leaf mould or garden compost in spring (optional)

Separate new fern crowns

Remove faded or dead foliage (optional)

Dig next year's bed over in autumn adding manure or compost

Plant rhubarb crowns

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