Rheum × hybridum 'Grandad's Favourite'
Rheum × hybridum 'Grandad's Favourite' is a traditional, reliable rhubarb variety producing thick, tender stalks with a rich flavour. The stems are typically deep red at the base with green to red shading, making them ideal for both cooking and baking.
Easy to grow and highly productive, this hardy perennial thrives in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Perfect for kitchen gardens and allotments, it delivers consistent crops year after year with minimal maintenance.
- Thick, flavourful stalks ideal for cooking and desserts
- Reliable and productive traditional variety
- Perfect for kitchen gardens and allotments
- Hardy and easy to grow
- Thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil
- Height 100cm - Spread 100cm
Rhubarb
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EAN code5038341008480
- Pot Size2L (17cm)
- AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleArchitectural, Cottage & Informal Garden, Fruit Garden, Patio & Container
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H6 -20 to -15ºC. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height100cm
- Spread100cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- pHAcid, Neutral
- Plant HabitClump-forming
- Plant TypeEdible
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Pots & Containers
- Season of InterestSpring
- Soil TypeClay, Loam
- Special AttributesAttractive Foliage, Attractive Stems, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Uses for the VarietyCooking, Eating
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Tracked Delivery (Express) - £6.99
Zone 1 - England, Wales & Scotland (excluding Highlands & Islands)
- Orders are dispatched within two working days
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- Fully tracked from door to door with text or email notifications along the way to keep you informed
- 2 hour time slot notification
- Dispatch days Monday - Thursday (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Delivery days Tuesday - Friday
Tracked Delivery (2-4 Days) - £14.99
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- Please expect 2-4 days for delivery
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Tracked Delivery (3-4 Days) - £14.99
Zone 3 – Isle of Man, Isle of Wight & Isles of Scilly
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- Please expect 3-4 days for delivery
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