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Rheum x hybridum 'Timperley Early' (Rhubarb 'Timperley Early' )

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Variety or Cultivar
'Timperley Early' is one of the earliest perennial, rhubarb varieties. It produces large, green leaves and fairly long and thick, red based stems that have a good flavour.
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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
0.6 m 1.2 m 2-5 years
1 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 in any fertile soil (not winter waterlogged) in an open position in full sun. Dig soil in autumn adding compost or well-rotted manure. Rake in some fertilizer shortly before planting. Plant crowns tops 2.5 cm (1in) below the soil surface.

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

Clump-forming, Irregular

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. Divide every five years. Start pulling stalks in April (hold the stalk close to the ground and twist) but never leave the plant stripped (always leave at least 4 stalks). Remember to dispose of toxic leaves.

Propagation methods

Division

Pests

Diseases

Honey fungus

Crown rot

Fertilise fruit and vegetables

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

Separate new fern crowns

Hoe around crops

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

Plant rhubarb crowns

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Discuss Rheum x hybridum 'Timperley Early' with other Shoot members

Re: Re: Why cannot I grow Rhubarb

Dennie D
976 0
Thanks Kathy C for this advise.
It is clay soil that may be a bit too wet.Would it help to add some sand to this area before trying again.

Denise
Posted: Wednesday 4th of August 2010 09:51 PM

Re: Why cannot I grow Rhubarb

Kathy N
976 1
Hi, Denise,
I am wondering if the spot you are planting them in is well-drained. Good drainage is a must for planting rhubarb.
Kathy C
Posted: Tuesday 3rd of August 2010 09:36 PM

Why cannot I grow Rhubarb

Dennie D
976 1
I have tried to grow rhubarb a number of time from established plants from family as well as buying plant from reputable mailorder companies. This year it lasted over winter and started to grow but then just withered. How can i grow it?
Posted: Sunday 1st of August 2010 08:57 PM Last reply: Tuesday 29th of October 2024 01:42 AM
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