Fruits

Rheum × hybridum 'Victoria'

Victoria rhubarb

harvested rhubarb stalks. This is not a verified photo of Victoria rhubarb.

A vigorous perennial grown for tart edible leaf stalks in spring. Its large leaves form a bold garden clump, but the leaves themselves are not edible.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: About 1½–3 ft. tall × About 1½–3 ft. wide
Water: Even moisture; well-drained soil
Hardiness: RHS H5 (UK rating: −15 to −10°C; not a USDA-zone rating)

Sizes & prices

4.5"$6.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Keep in mind: Only the stalks are edible; rhubarb leaves are poisonous.

Fruit & harvest

Harvest: Spring leaf stalks after establishment
Pollination: No pollination partner is needed for the stalk crop. Remove flower stalks so growth goes into the edible leaf stalks.

Growing & care

Care & pruning: Give each crown ample space and mulch. Harvest stalks by pulling rather than cutting; allow young plants to establish before substantial harvest.

Sources & photo credits

University of Minnesota Extension

Royal Horticultural Society

extension.sdstate.edu

Photo: Kellen (image resized for display) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.