Beta vulgaris ssp. cicla 'Rhubarb' bears bright red blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy and coarse textured foliage that is variegated bright red and medium green in colour.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, border, container, culinary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
Beta vulgaris ssp. cicla 'Rhubarb' is tolerant of salt.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Beta vulgaris ssp. cicla 'Rhubarb' will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
