Rhubarb ‘Champagne’ (Spring/Autumn Planting)
This early variety is ideal for forcing to produce long, slender, pink-tinged stalks. For a deeper, redder stem, leave the stems of Rhubarb ‘Champagne’ unforced-they will still be just as sweet and delicious! This old variety is particularly reliable and easy to grow. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 120 cm (48). These budded pieces, taken from established crowns, will quickly mature, resulting in crowns big enough to harvest 2 years after planting. Useful links How to grow rhubarb Plant height and spread are seasonal. Therefore, we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only. Eliminate the wait for your plants to mature with our XXL Bare Root Plant range. Planting these XXL clumps offers numerous advantages, particularly for achieving a quicker, more impactful and vibrant display, especially with varieties like Agapanthus, Geraniums or Peonies. These larger clumps, of established plants, provide immediate visual impact by having a well-developed robust root system and multiple green buds, all of which are individual plants which will spring to life once you plant them and work together to provide you with a stunning display from the first year of planting. They are also a great way to overcome the chance of losing younger plants to drought conditions as they are more mature and therefore drought-tolerant once planted.
