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Rhubarb Canada Red

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Rhubarb ‘Canada Red’ is a robust and vigorous variety developed from a MacDonald seedling in Canada, prized for its deep red stems and exceptional sweetness. Its tender, slightly thinner stalks are less fibrous than many other varieties, making them ideal for pies, jams, sauces, and fresh eating. With fewer flower stems, the plant focuses energy on producing delicious, high-quality stalks.

Cold-hardy and frost-tolerant, ‘Canada Red’ thrives in cooler climates and is easy to grow in well-drained soil with full sun. Its bright red colour holds up beautifully during cooking, while its naturally high sugar content ensures rich flavor. Perfect for home gardens, edible landscapes, or small-scale cultivation, this rhubarb is a standout among sweet, red-stemmed rhubarb varieties.

Specs & Details

Bloom time: Late Spring

Flower Colour:

Sunlight: Full Sun

Shipping Season: Spring

Planting Depth: Crown at Soil Level

Plant Spacing: 60 cm (24")

Size: No1

Hardiness Zone: 3

Suitable Zone: 3 - 10

Height: 90 cm (35")

Genus: Rheum | Variety: Canada Red
Naturalizing
Winter hardy
Low maintenance
Comes back every year
Sun loving
Easy to grow

Rheum Planting & Care

(Rhubarb Canada Red)

  • Choose a location with good sun exposure (generally 6-8 hours of sun per day in the summer).
  • Plant after the last spring frost when soil has warmed up and the roots will thrive.
  • Loosen soil and dig a hole about twice as deep a the plant. 
  • Cover the plant with soil and water well to ensure it gets a good start.
  • Continue to water as needed keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.

Shipping & FAQs

Spring planting bulbs and perennials ship from late April through May.

• Orders placed before April 15 usually arrive in late April to early May

• Orders placed after April 15 usually arrive in May

Your order is shipped at the appropriate time for planting in Canadian
growing conditions.

For more information about your shipment, please visit our FAQ's.

Returns

At Coast Farms, we guarantee that our plants are in good health, true to name, and ready to begin growing in your garden upon arrival.

Please notify us of any concerns regarding plant condition, shipping damage, shortages, or order accuracy within three (3) days of delivery at hello@coastfarms.ca.

For more information, please visit our Return Policy page.

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