Another use for rhubarb

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Author Message   Stephie  Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 12:18 pm EST :    We planted a new orchard and I put rhubarb among the trees for interest...one is a German variety that is so sweet you don't need sugar. The others are a red rhubarb that does not produce seed and therefore stays lush all summer....like fake gunnera without the need for gallons of water! Stephie   Lovinlife  Supporting Member Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 01:09 pm EST :    A rhubarb that doesn't need sugar? Wowee! Please tell us its name. Lovinlife - Utah, Zone "5"   Stephie  Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 09:00 pm EST :    I bought it years ago and just remember it was called German Wine. It came from a seed catalogue...perhaps Vesey's...and it also does form a flower which I pluck off and another doesn't appear. It also doesn't spread quickly, and has a fewer days staying upright and lush, but this doesn't bother me since that happens pretty much the end of August, early September. It's the one on the far right. Stephie   Growit  Supporting Member My Favorite Photo My Weather My Time Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 03:16 am EST :    What a wonderful idea. I have planted ornamental rheums between trees before now but never thought to plant the real thing. I may pinch this idea for one of the gardens I work in. Growit - Hants UK, Zone "8/9"   Periwinkle  My Favorite Photo My Weather My Garden My Time Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 10:49 am EST :    I'm learning something here. Didn't know until recently that rhubarb or rheums were used decoratively in the garden. They sure are attractive. Denise--Northern Wisconsin, Z3b

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