• Vibrant Victoria rhubarb stalk with broad green leaves, set against a blurred background.
  • A bunch of Victoria rhubarb stalks with green leaves on a dark surface, cut open revealing the red interior.
  • Victoria rhubarb stalks with vibrant red stems and green leaves against a light background.
  • Victoria rhubarb in a rhubarb pie showing nice red coloring.
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Rhubarb Seeds - Victoria

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Easy to Grow
Medicinal
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Challenging but Rewarding

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Rheum rhabarbarum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 365 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

COLOR

  • Red

Grow Heirloom Rhubarb - Plant Victoria Rhubarb Seeds

While most gardeners prefer to grow Rhubarb as an annual, it can be grown perennially in some regions. Victoria Rhubarb, or Victoria's Rhubarb, is widely considered to be the best Rhubarb variety for cooking and baking, offering tall, tender and sweet stalks with gorgeous color!

  • • Heirloom; Best Rhubarb Variety for Cooking & Baking
  • • Tall, Tender and Sweet Red Blush Stalks; Prolific Bloomer Once Established
  • • Thrives in Full Sun Exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 53
1 Ounce 5,008

Planting Guide

View our Rhubarb Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Rhubarb Seeds - Victoria FAQs

    Is Victoria Rhubarb resistant to animals or disease?

    Victoria Rhubarb is rabbit resistant, meaning rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    How big will Victoria Rhubarb get?

    Victoria Rhubarb grows to 24 to 36 inches tall.

    What is the flavor profile of Victoria Rhubarb?

    Victoria Rhubarb has a flavor profile described as tart, slightly acidic, and mildly sweet.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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    Started my rhubarb seeds on 2/12 and 4 days later I have seedlings popping out.

    Teresa S. 5/5 Verified

    Rhubarb Seeds - Victoria

    Cheap and easy way to start lots of rhubarb plants! Definitely would recommend

    B C. 5/5 Verified

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