'Timperley Early' Rhubarb Plant
The best choice for forcing
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'Timperley Early' Rhubarb Plant
- One of the earliest rhubarb varieties, Timperley Early produces plenty of strong, red-pink stems with a delicious flavour which can be harvested as early as February
- The best choice for forcing
- Early variety - harvest from the second year onwards, between March (or even February) and June
- Fully hardy and long lived, you'll be picking rhubarb from these plants for around ten years
- Perfect for a sunny border, vegetable bed, allotment or even a large container
- Delicious in pies, crumbles and jams
- Only eat the stalks - rhubarb leaves are poisonous to humans and pets
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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Self fertile
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Timperley Early' Rhubarb can be grown in a large, deep pot of at least 40 litres to accommodate its extensive root system.
How big does it get?
The 'Timperley Early' 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 'Timperley Early' 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 'Timperley Early' 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 'Timperley Early' Rhubarb Plant requires regular watering, providing about 2.5 centimetres per week, to keep the soil moist especially during dry spells.
Will this plant need pruning?
The 'Timperley Early' Rhubarb Plant does not need pruning, but you should remove any flower stalks as soon as they appear to conserve energy.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Timperley Early' rhubarb is fully hardy (RHS H6), surviving severe temperatures down to -20°C. It is a tough, reliable perennial that will easily endure the winter months outdoors throughout all regions of the UK.
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