Naturally Sweet, Dependably Cold Hardy

Chipman's Canada Red Rhubarb Plant

Naturally Sweet, Dependably Cold Hardy

Red color doesn't fade
Very high yields
Long, thick stalks

Produces plenty of brilliantly red, thick stalks with a wonderfully sweet flavor—so you'll need less sugar when baking it into cobblers, pies, desserts and other recipes. And, its red color doesn't fade when cooked. Chipman's Canada Red Rhubarb is a very reliable producer, bearing excellent yields. You'll have plenty for making into desserts and preserves. The plants are also very cold hardy, making it an excellent choice for northern growers. Rhubarb, like Chipman's Canada Red, is a perennial vegetable that can stay productive for years. Zones 3-8 (2 with some winter protection).

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7A: May 26, 2025 Zones 7B-10B: May 5, 2025

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Botanical Name: Rheum rhubararum 'Chipman's Canada Red'
Height: 2 - 3 feet.
Spacing:Set divisions 3 feet apart in rows 4 feet apart.
Depth:Plant divisions 3 - 4 inches below the soil surface. Plant early Spring for Fall, do not harvest stalks 1st season. Harvest freely the following seasons.
Spread:2 feet.
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Yield: Excellent yields. 4 to 12 pounds of stalks at maturity.
Size: Jumbo
Fruit: Naturally sweet, the red color won't fade in cooking. Produces long thick stalks that are rich red inside and out.
Zone: 3-8