1 Rhubarb Victoria Plant, Hardy Perennial, Grow Your Own Fruit, Garden Ready, 17cm Root Ball

1 Rhubarb Victoria Plant, Hardy Perennial, Grow Your Own Fruit, Garden Ready, 17cm Root BallRhubarb Victoria Plant Hardy Perennial, Garden Ready A classic and reliable variety, Rhubarb Victoria is one of the most popular choices for home gardeners and allotment growers alike. Known for its generous yields of thick, flavourful stalks, this heritage variety produces beautiful green stems blushed with red that are perfect for pies, crumbles, jams and compotes. Easy to grow and incredibly rewarding, this hardy perennial will return year after

Rhubarb Victoria Plant – Hardy Perennial, Garden Ready

A classic and reliable variety, Rhubarb Victoria is one of the most popular choices for home gardeners and allotment growers alike. Known for its generous yields of thick, flavourful stalks, this heritage variety produces beautiful green stems blushed with red that are perfect for pies, crumbles, jams and compotes. Easy to grow and incredibly rewarding, this hardy perennial will return year after year, providing a bountiful harvest each spring and summer.

Supplied as a garden-ready plant with a 17cm root ball, this Rhubarb Victoria is well-established and ready to be planted directly into your garden or a large container. Once settled, it requires very little maintenance, making it an ideal choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners looking to grow their own fruit.

Key Features:

• Hardy perennial – comes back year after year with minimal care


• Heritage variety renowned for generous yields of thick, flavourful stalks


• Garden ready – supplied as an established plant with a 17cm root ball


• Suitable for beds, borders, vegetable patches, allotments and large containers


• Easy to grow – ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners alike

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Rheum rhabarbarum 'Victoria'


• Common Names: Rhubarb Victoria, Victoria Rhubarb


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 60–90 cm × 60–90 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Vegetable Gardens, Allotments, Kitchen Gardens, Borders, Large Containers


• Harvesting Season: April to July (avoid harvesting in the first year to allow the plant to establish)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Fertile Soil Enriched with Organic Matter


• Watering: Keep Well Watered During Dry Spells, Especially in the Growing Season


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (tolerates UK winters)


• Type: Hardy Perennial Fruit


• Foliage: Large, Dark Green Leaves on Thick Green-Red Stalks

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny or partially shaded spot with rich, well-drained soil


• Incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure or compost before planting


• Space plants approximately 90 cm apart to allow room for growth


• Mulch around the base in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds


• Avoid harvesting stalks during the first growing season to help the plant establish a strong root system


• Remove any flower stalks that appear to redirect energy back into the crown


• Apply a general-purpose feed in early spring each year

Please Note: Rhubarb leaves are toxic and should not be consumed. Only the stalks are edible. Plant appearance may vary slightly depending on the time of year and stage of growth.