Rhubarb 'Sydney Crimson'

Rheum rhabarbarum

How to grow Rhubarb 'Sydney Crimson'

  • Full Sun

Rhubarb requires a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to light shade. Harvest can start from the second year.

Sydney Crimson is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Sydney Crimson needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Sydney Crimson from seed

If you grow from seed it will take an extra year to produce stalks and will not always be true to type.

Transplanting Sydney Crimson

Sydney Crimson is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Sydney Crimson