Victoria Rhubarb (Rheum x hybridum) Seeds

Victoria Rhubarb (Rheum × hybridum) is a classic heirloom variety grown for its tender, tart, red-green stalks used in pies, sauces, and preserves. Renowned for its reliability and high yield, Victoria is one of the most popular garden rhubarb varieties worldwide.

This Non-GMO perennial vegetable is prized for its vigorous growth and ornamental beauty, featuring large crinkled leaves and tall flowering stalks. Hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives in cool to temperate climates and will produce for many years once established.

Features

• Classic heirloom rhubarb with tender, red-green stalks
• Non-GMO and long-lived perennial vegetable
• High yield and excellent tart flavor for desserts and preserves
• Cold-hardy and easy to grow in home gardens
• Attractive foliage for edible landscaping
• Low maintenance once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Rheum × hybridum
• Common Name: Victoria Rhubarb
• Plant Type: Perennial vegetable
• Growth Height: 2–3 feet
• Spread: 3–4 feet
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained loamy soil; pH 6.0–6.8 preferred
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Foliage: Large green leaves with red-green stalks
• Flower Color: Cream to white panicles
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Sowing Depth: ½ inch
• Germination Time: 15–30 days
• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
• Maintenance: Remove flower stalks to promote stalk production
• Harvest Time: Second year after planting; harvest mature stalks only
• Toxic Parts: Leaves are not edible (contain oxalic acid)
• Uses: Culinary vegetable for pies, jams, sauces, and edible landscaping

Planting Guide

• Prepare Soil: Enrich soil with compost; ensure good drainage.
• Sow Seeds: Plant ½ inch deep in early spring indoors or directly outdoors after frost.
• Light: Provide full sunlight for best stalk color and yield.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods.
• Transplanting: Space 3 feet apart; allow room for spreading.
• Care: Remove flower stalks to encourage more leaf growth.
• Harvest: Begin light harvesting in the second year; never harvest more than half of the stalks at once.