Victoria Rhubarb

Click here for Rhubarb Care Guide Rheum × hybridum ‘Victoria’ — Victoria Rhubarb Victoria Rhubarb is a classic heirloom rhubarb known for its large, thick edible stalks — often green with red‑tinged bases. It is a heavy producer and makes a reliable perennial vegetable for gardens and edible landscapes. Space plants in a 2–3 ft circle to allow room for their clumping habit. Hardy to USDA Zones 3–9. Plant Characteristics Pest Resistance: Excellent Disease Resistance: Excellent Drought Tolerance: Good Heat Tolerance: Good Humidity Tolerance: Very Good Sun Tolerance: Good (prefers full sun to part shade) Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor — prefers well‑drained, fertile soil Shade Tolerance: Fair No‑Spray Suitability: Excellent — low maintenance under suitable conditions Salt Tolerance: Poor Fresh‑for‑Kids / Edible Quality: Good — stalks are edible and popular for cooking, baking, and preserves Deer Resistance: Excellent — generally not heavily browsed Thorns: No Plant Type: Perennial vegetable