'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' Rhubarb Plant
Voted the best-flavoured rhubarb
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'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' Rhubarb Plant
- Rhubarb is one of those fruits (well, technically vegetables...) that tastes good, but also looks *great* in the ground, too!
- With its striking red stalks, attractive lobed leaves and (most importantly) fantastic taste, 'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' is a variety that's garnered a lof of attention since first entering the horticultural scene. In fact, in trials carried out by RHS Wisley, it was voted as the best flavoured rhubarb
- Hardy and very easy to grow, you can plant your rhubarb in the open ground, a raised bed or even in a large pot on your patio
- Your rhubarb stalks will be ready to harvest from late spring to early summer, and can be used in a whole variety of ways in the kitchen; from Dad's homemade crumbles to super-sticky jams, or simply stewed with some sugar and eaten with a big dollop (or three) of cream or custard
- Alongside its stellar performance in RHS Wisley's trials, this variety is also a recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) - one of only three rhubarb varieties to have been awarded this prestigious accolade
- Just a quick note - only eat the stalks as rhubarb leaves are poisonous to both humans and pets (they're absolutely fine to whack on the compost heap, though)
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Fultons Strawberry Surprise' Rhubarb grows exceptionally well in pots; ensure the container is at least 30 cm deep and keep the compost moist.
How big does it get?
The 'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' Rhubarb Plant grows to a mature height of about 1 metre with a spread of 1.2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' Rhubarb Plant prefers full sun but will grow happily in partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of light daily.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' Rhubarb Plant prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil, and should be planted with the buds sitting about 2 cm to 3 cm below the soil surface.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' Rhubarb Plant requires 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil consistently moist as it has shallow roots.
Will this plant need pruning?
The 'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' Rhubarb Plant does not require traditional pruning, but you should remove dead leaves and runners to focus energy on fruiting.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' rhubarb is exceptionally hardy (RHS H6), easily surviving temperatures down to -20°C. It is a robust perennial that performs reliably year after year in all UK regions, including the coldest northern areas.
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