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Rhubarb Victoria, Rheum 'Victoria', has a wonderful tart flavor and is one of the favorites for pies and sauces. Be sure to pull the stems loose, don't cut them off. This perennial should be mulched deeply with manure each fall. Rhubarb thrives in cool locations and full sun, but in warmer climates, plants benefit from light shade but form longer, thinner stems. Rhubarb needs deep, moist but well drained soil, and is generally trouble free. Slow growth of older plants is a signal that they need dividing. This attractive perennial plants will accent your landscape and remain productive for decades.
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