German Wine Rhubarb
Rheum x coltorum 'German Wine'
Matchcode: RHCGWINE
Height: 60 - 75cm (24 - 30 IN.)
Spread: 75 - 90cm (30 - 36 IN.)
One of the sweetest varieties. Long, green stalks with pink splotches ripen to thick, bright red stalks in late spring/early summer. Excellent for wine and processing. Resistant to wilt and rot. Foliage is toxic. Thrives in rich, well-drained loamy soils.