An easy variety to grow that is excellent for forcing, hardy and disease-resistant. Long and tender red stalks can be harvested lightly in its first year by cutting or snapping the outer stalks. This gives it a chance to clump for the next season.
- Planting position: in full sun or part shade and 75cm from other plants,
- Size: approximately 1m high x 1m wide
- Harvesting season: Summer
Note, the second rhubarb pictured is not this variety. It's rhubarb growing at the Top Shop on Alexander Street, one of our Dunoon Goes POP growers!
Collection only, from the POP shop, Hillfoot Street, Dunoon.
Could Dunoon be the new rhubarb capital of Scotland?
We’re starting a rhubarb revolution in Dunoon. Easy to grow. Easy to cook. Rhubarb loves our local climate. Not only does it make delicious soft drinks, you can also make scrumptious puddings and preserves.
By purchasing this Scotland-grown rhubarb, you are supporting Dunoon Goes POP and our local rhubarb revolution. Our social enterprise benefits the local community by supporting local rhubarb growing, sharing heritage stories and boosting biodiversity through our gardening projects.
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Rhubarb Glaskin's Perpetual potted plant
Please read the planting and aftercare instructions that come with your plant. You will need to plant your new rhubarb as soon as you can after purchase, with lots of fresh compost or well-rotted manure to give it a good start. Go to our blog for a rhubarb grower's guide.