Rhubarb Crown ‘Prince Albert’- Perfect For The UK
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Rheum × hybridum
The Prince Albert rhubarb is an old English traditional variety of rhubarb, it is also known as Royal Albert and Early Albert. It is known for bright red stalks with sweet flavour. This rhubarb crown is an early season crop and one of the best for forcing also good for beginners.
- LONG HARVEST - A vigorous perennial with large, glossy, wrinkled, mid-green leaves and long, bright red, edible stems ready for harvest from early spring to midsummer.
- SO TASTY - Rhubarb is delicious in desserts and as it is so easy to grow and takes up very little room it deserves a place in every garden.
- EASY TO GROW - This variety is easy to grow in the UK and will produce a large crop.
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Eventual Height
Can grow up to 1 m in the right conditions.
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Pot Size
Crown
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Season of Interest
Summer
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Light Required
Full sun
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Watering
Moderate watering
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Best Growing Conditions
Plant rhubarb crowns from autumn to spring in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Prepare the soil well by digging in plenty of well rotted manure and remove all weeds. When planting crowns, ensure the top of the crown sits 3cm below soil level, and space them at 75cm intervals. Keep plants well-watered in their first year and mulch annually with home-made compost or well-rotted manure.
