This is a list of all rhubarb cultivars. Varieties are not included on this list. The formal cultivar name of rhubarb cultivars will always be Rheum × hybridum 'Cultivar name' (for example: Rheum × hybridum 'Grandad's Favorite').

Rhubarb cultivars

Common name Description
'Alberger' Has a flat globe shape and a short neck. The flesh is pale yellow and it has a reddish top. This cultivar matures early.[1]
'Canada Red' A very popular cultivar, first introduced in Canada. Its red stems are short and slender, but very tender.[1]
'Cherry Red' Has very large stalks and a tart taste. The color is a nice cherry red.[1]
'Chipman's Canadian Red' This cultivar is sweeter than most, and has dependable yields. It also has a bright red color that holds up, even after cooking.[1]
'Crimson Red' One of the most flavorful cultivars, this one has tall stalks and dependable yields.[1]
'Glaskin's Perpetual' Bright red; it can be harvested the first year after sowing.[1]
'Grandad's Favorite' High-yielding with thick, fairly sweet stems. Produces "first early" growth.[2]
'Honeyred' Has firm, crisp stalks with a mild, sweet flavor, and has a deep red color. This cultivar is susceptible to crown rot on heavy soils, but has very few seed stalks.[1]
'Jersey' Has good color and grows upright. The flavor is fine and sweet.[1]
'Large Victoria' Can be harvested in the first year.[1]
'Macdonald' Tender with a bright red color and has an excellent flavor.[1]
'Reed's Early Superb' Has medium to thick stems which are long, straight, tender, and succulent. Has a color gradient going from bright red to dark green.[3]
'Ruby' Has a rich ruby red color and numerous stalks. Moderately tart and is prone to having many seed stalks and red leaf disease.[1]
'Stein's Champagne' The whole length of its stems is a very bold, bright red color.[4]
'Sunrise (Early Sunrise)' Large and has very thick stalks. Very quick at producing seed stalks and has a nice red color.[1]
'Timperley Early' High-yielding, and produces "first early" growth. The stems are thick and have a color gradient going from deep red at the base to light green with red flecks.[5]
'Valentine' Has a brilliant red color and broad stalks. It is very flavorful and has no seed stalks. Good for freezing.[1]
'Victoria' A "late forcing" cultivar with big, green stalks.[1]
'Waltham Yellow' A cultivar that has green "shoulders".[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "Cucurbit Breeding at NC State - Vegetable Cultivar Descriptions for North America – Rhubarb". Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  2. "RHS Plantfinder - Rheum × hybridum 'Grandad's Favorite'". Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  3. "RHS Plantfinder - Rheum × hybridum 'Reed's Early Superb'". Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  4. "RHS Plantfinder - Rheum × hybridum 'Stein's Champagne'". Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  5. "RHS Plantfinder - Rheum × hybridum 'Timperley Early'". Retrieved 9 April 2019.
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