Victoria

Rheum × hybridum 'Victoria'

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Discover the Victoria variety rhubarb, a vigorous clump-forming perennial that delivers abundant harvests with minimal effort—perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners. Thriving in full sun, this hardy plant produces delicious stems from May through July and requires only basic care, making it an ideal addition to garden borders or the back of planting schemes. Plus, every purchase supports organic growing practices with a 10% donation.

A CLOSER LOOK

Plant details.

LifecyclePerennial
HabitBushy
Foliage typeDeciduous

Suitability: Low maintenance gardens
Position: Border | Back
Light: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil moisture: Free draining, Moist
Soil acidity: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sandy
Hardiness: H5 [-15 to -10ºC] Hardy | Cold winter
Time to maturity: 2–5 Years
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
Mature height: 0.5–1 m
Mature spread: 0.5–1 m
Foliage colour: Green
Growing skill: Easy
Genus: Rhubarb | Rheum rhabarbarum
Toxicity: Parts harmful if eaten
Aspect: East, South, West

Through the seasons

A year at a glance

Fruiting

May–Jul

Sow outdoors

Mar–Apr

Filled months show recorded activity. Timing can vary with climate and growing conditions; unfilled months are not recorded.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PLANT

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Every plant grows a little differently. Your new arrival’s shape and size may vary from the photograph.

Growing conditions+

Position: Full sun, Partial shade. Soil: Moist but well-drained.

Winter hardiness+

RHS rating: H5 (UK growing conditions). See the source profile for cultivation advice.

Plant information sources+

Growing details checked against the sources below. Ultimate size depends on growing conditions.

RHS · Rheum × hybridum 'Victoria'

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