Sweet and tender rhubarb with strawberry-red stems. Excellent flavor.

Family: Polygonaceae

Genus: Rheum

Scientific Designation: Rheum x 'Strawberry Red'

Soil Type: Loamy, fertile, well-drained

Edible Fruit Bearing or Ornamental?: Edible Fruit Bearing

Preferred Soil pH:6.0 to 7.0

Light Requirements: Full sun

Watering Requirements: Moderate

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8

Height: 1 to 1.5 m

Spread: 1 to 1.5 m

Soil Drainage Requirements: Well-drained

Fertilizer Recommendation: Compost or 10-10-10 annually

Manitoba Specific Climate Notes: Cold-hardy and productive; mulch to retain moisture in dry seasons.