tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post6636529075270812867..comments2024-03-28T04:18:17.892-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: Rheum palmatum 'Atrosanguineum' A Love/Hate Relationshipoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-58700186811975756482020-05-13T07:09:54.570-07:002020-05-13T07:09:54.570-07:00Thanks for the info!Thanks for the info!Peter/Outlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07499260699813618283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-10587718523778168502015-05-11T08:43:52.034-07:002015-05-11T08:43:52.034-07:00I read that it strongly prefers morning Sun and af...I read that it strongly prefers morning Sun and afternoon shade ESPECIALLY if you are in a zone higher than 7. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307296860004524328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-36092277274859055592015-04-18T11:24:52.342-07:002015-04-18T11:24:52.342-07:00I'm in a horticulture course, and this plant h...I'm in a horticulture course, and this plant has come up in our Plant ID sub course. Our instructor advises to cut it down in late june, to water and feed it, and that it should regrow in days.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07853251518456427802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-83017697928510698742014-03-01T01:43:27.893-08:002014-03-01T01:43:27.893-08:00bulbs, timed right should work okbulbs, timed right should work okAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-39149163390148013432014-03-01T01:41:50.088-08:002014-03-01T01:41:50.088-08:00because of the die back problem this plant is clea...because of the die back problem this plant is clearly one for a pot where it will look quite handsome Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-29638960223242322922013-04-06T07:31:04.482-07:002013-04-06T07:31:04.482-07:00Ain't it the truth!Ain't it the truth! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-1053146427245253172013-04-05T13:39:37.173-07:002013-04-05T13:39:37.173-07:00I have had many of these fleeting affairs with pla...I have had many of these fleeting affairs with plants I happen upon during their five minutes of glory...often even disregarding sage advice trying to steer me right. But what the hey...we are all fools for love.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-36022780758266423882013-04-05T12:41:13.900-07:002013-04-05T12:41:13.900-07:00You are such a romantic! I would certainly miss h...You are such a romantic! I would certainly miss her spring redness and those adorabe crinkly leaves! Love will find a way so I'll find something to fill the emptiness she leaves.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-71829554016961062252013-04-05T12:39:33.223-07:002013-04-05T12:39:33.223-07:00Thanks, Nadezda!Thanks, Nadezda!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-27724166039032309012013-04-05T12:38:54.002-07:002013-04-05T12:38:54.002-07:00What a great idea! Thanks guys, I'll give it ...What a great idea! Thanks guys, I'll give it one more chance just because of you!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-79709289792718574222013-04-05T08:00:21.487-07:002013-04-05T08:00:21.487-07:00I have never grown this plant, but love is love, a...I have never grown this plant, but love is love, and I think you would miss her terribly if you banished her from your garden. Maybe you could find some late blooming bulbs or some other plant that comes up around that time just to hide her dying days?HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-72235894633346137702013-04-05T05:36:12.597-07:002013-04-05T05:36:12.597-07:00That would be wonderful. Thank you!That would be wonderful. Thank you!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-2547990448739417332013-04-05T03:28:24.418-07:002013-04-05T03:28:24.418-07:00Peter, I think it passed of the cold weather. I...Peter, I think it passed of the cold weather. I've read about rhubarb: 'In the food it's recommended only young stalks of rhubarb. Long-standing stalks, plucked in the second half of the summer, are less useful, if it's consumed frequently in large quantities, it can be harmful.' Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-24397009283577835192013-04-04T14:44:42.280-07:002013-04-04T14:44:42.280-07:00Give it another chance :) we surround ours with me...Give it another chance :) we surround ours with metal plant supports before the leaves enlarge so they rest on it and to smother its surroundings. By doing so we are able to grow shade loving ground cover plants on its base.Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-37447003070694602912013-04-04T12:30:36.715-07:002013-04-04T12:30:36.715-07:00If mine doesn't shape up this year, I'll d...If mine doesn't shape up this year, I'll divide it and would be happy to send youa division. If noting works, the whole plant wll be looking for a new garden!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-27990221704133860662013-04-04T12:26:25.759-07:002013-04-04T12:26:25.759-07:00Thanks for sharing my pain; misery loves company a...Thanks for sharing my pain; misery loves company and all.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-10504319472176508012013-04-04T12:25:49.893-07:002013-04-04T12:25:49.893-07:00Thanks for the advice Grace! Your pot idea is gre...Thanks for the advice Grace! Your pot idea is great. I've been throwing pots around in that space and even digging some plnts in, pots and all to be pulled out again when the rheum needs the space. One big pot with feet sounds like a much lovlier idea!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-1730537386432087172013-04-04T11:37:05.395-07:002013-04-04T11:37:05.395-07:00Mine is the all green version which I would chuck ...Mine is the all green version which I would chuck in an instant for one of the red leaved varieties. Unfortunately my experience has been similiar with a leaf dying for every one that grows. Last year the plant all but disappeared so I moved it in the fall. If it doesn't come back I'll look at the opening in the garden as an opportunity to grow something else.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-52142242050047575402013-04-04T11:10:28.259-07:002013-04-04T11:10:28.259-07:00Well it definitely has a cool factor if nothing el...Well it definitely has a cool factor if nothing else... and a pretty color. But I get your frustration. khakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10632954199885871025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-90219863074097359752013-04-04T10:40:27.723-07:002013-04-04T10:40:27.723-07:00Sadly, I don't have room for this beauty unles...Sadly, I don't have room for this beauty unless I want to bulldoze the neighbor's house and the fence between us and take over their yard as well as mine. This wouldn't be very neighborly though so I'm forced to enjoy other peoples' plants. (I love Mr. Hobbs' book!) <br /><br />However, I would say that after pollination many plants die back so definitely cut the flower stalks off. Perhaps a dose of high nitrogen fertilizer at this point will prompt it to put out new leaves. <br /><br />Also dividing in late fall or winter seems most prudent. The other thing you can do if it dies back on you is to get a big focal point pot/urn and place it in a holder that has feet so you can situate it directly above the unsightly roots. This will direct the eye upward to the pot/urn and not down at what was once growing below it. I hope this makes sense. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-48150284082056462312013-04-04T10:18:55.672-07:002013-04-04T10:18:55.672-07:00I'm willing to give it a couple more chances. ...I'm willing to give it a couple more chances. Wait and see this year, divide an conquer next year. If that doesn't work, she'll be up for adoption or composting.<br /><br />outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53140017309873380392013-04-04T10:13:56.118-07:002013-04-04T10:13:56.118-07:00When we grew edible rhubarb, I always cut the bloo...When we grew edible rhubarb, I always cut the bloom stalks off! A quick web search tells me that fall, winter or early spring, when the plant is dormant is the best time to divide it. We'll see what happens this summer but if division is the only thing that will rejuvinate the plant, I'll definitely be doing that! I only have room for one and it would make me happy to know that the other divisions would go to another garden so I'm more tan happy to give you as many as you want. <br />The leaves loose this all red appearance as they mature but retain some of th color on the undersides of the leaves. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-67423938878066596132013-04-04T10:08:48.521-07:002013-04-04T10:08:48.521-07:00I gave up on mine...finally gave it away. It would...I gave up on mine...finally gave it away. It would grow a few leaves, but then another leaf would wither and die. I think it just didn't like the spot it was in. It would get shade in the morning, then full sun from noon-4 or 5...it would wilt every day...and I finally got sick of it.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-50215011116954189132013-04-04T10:08:01.677-07:002013-04-04T10:08:01.677-07:00I'll try some tough love this year! It only st...I'll try some tough love this year! It only started doing the summer die back after the rosette of leaves became this mass of side shoots. Maybe I'll divide it in the fall or earlier in the spring next year. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-75299627379890109432013-04-04T09:57:54.063-07:002013-04-04T09:57:54.063-07:00Similar hardiness zones but we've got those we...Similar hardiness zones but we've got those wet winters.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.com