RHEUM PALMATUM TANGUTICUM (Polygonaceae) HP 6-8 ft

"Though any form of this plant is worth growing, Tanguticum should be sought". (G.S.T.) Superb architecturally slashed and cut leaves, tinted purple on both sides, form an imposing structure, from which in early summer arise immense spikes of pink fluffy panicles, which also clad the side-shoots. In stature, almost competes with giant gunneras if given sufficient food and drink.