Darmera peltata
Indian rhubarb
A tall (to 1.5m) growing, clump forming plant sports shiny, roundish leaves turning from a dark green through to pink and red in autumn. In spring it bears clusters of pinks flowers. This grows best in a boggy situation.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Frequent watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and fertile
Common name
Indian rhubarb
Latin name
Darmera peltata
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Saxifragaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Darmera peltata
A tall (to 1.5m) growing, clump forming plant sports shiny, roundish leaves turning from a dark green through to pink and red in autumn. In spring it bears clusters of pinks flowers. This grows best in a boggy situation.
Planting Outdoors spring
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
Plant container grown plants in spring.
Planting Outdoors autumn
From Early Autumn TO Late Autumn
Plant container grown plants in autumn.
Flowering Season
From Mid Spring TO Early Summer
Clusters of pink flowers.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Sow seeds under glass in spring.