Victoria Rhubarb – Rheum rhabarbarum Live Bare Root Crown | Heirloom Perennial Vegetable | Hardy Edible Garden Plant

Grow a classic garden favorite with a live Victoria Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) bare root crown. This popular heirloom perennial is prized for its thick, tender green stalks with a beautiful crimson blush and its sweet-tart flavor, making it perfect for pies, crisps, jams, sauces, and other homemade desserts. Victoria Rhubarb is easy to grow, highly productive, and naturally resistant to many common pests and diseases. Once established, this long-lived perennial provides reliable harvests for many years, making it an excellent addition to vegetable gardens and edible landscapes.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Victoria Rhubarb bare root crown
✔️ Healthy dormant root ready for planting
✔️ Bare root with no pot or soil
✔️ Heirloom perennial vegetable
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Victoria Rhubarb
Botanical Name: Rheum rhabarbarum
Plant Type: Perennial vegetable
Growth Stage: Dormant bare root crown
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and dry periods
Mature Height: 2–3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 3–8
Container Friendly: Yes, in a large container

💡 Care Tip: Plant the crown with the growing bud just above the soil surface. Allow the plant to establish before harvesting heavily, and remove flower stalks as they appear to encourage vigorous leaf production. Only the stalks are edible—rhubarb leaves should not be consumed.