Rhubarb x 'German Wine'

Rhubarb x 'German Wine': Dark Red Rhubarb Stalks with Sweet Flavour

German Wine develops thick, dark red rhubarb stalks with an appealing texture and comparatively sweet flavour. Its productive season runs from late spring into early summer.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60-70 cm
• Spread: 60-80 cm
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Summer
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Average Soil; Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use the stalks in pies and other cooked rhubarb recipes, or for homemade wine. The bold leafy clump gives a permanent edible bed substantial spring presence.

Care Instructions: Let the crown establish before taking a heavy harvest. Pull stalks carefully, leave enough foliage to rebuild the plant and remove flower stems. Harvest only the stalks; rhubarb leaves must not be eaten.