Rheum Palmatum

It,s looking good , will you move it to the edge of the pond Dawn ?

Funnily enough Amy - I moved it from the pond edge last year. I've had it for about 7 years and each year it would have 1 leaf and then die back. Think it was too wet for it - we are on clay and although it likes damp soil I dont think it was free draining enough for it. Might have to dig a big hole on the bank and fill with nice compost and re-plant it.

Lets hope that it will thrive there Dawn , its to good to lose !

very tropical looking plant dawn, i like it

I've never seen a mature plant - I would guess they are stunning like Gunnera. I'll move it back to the pond next year.

Break it down Dawn, compost ,and grit for drainage......

I'll try that then, the gunnera's are fine but I guess they like different conditions.

Stunning leaf Dawn and the colour under the leaf would look lovely reflected in water - rhubarb like moisture retentive soil and clay usually Ok unless they dry out which would think unlikely in our weather !

Hope it flowers for you - have you seen it flower ? Suggest you put it somewhere discreet .. lol

Thanks BB - no, never see it flower. When it was by the pond for about 7 years it just produced a small leaf and died back. I thought it would have been OK in the damp clay where it was but not so. Happy now though :-( I'll put it back set in some good compost with grit.

Ho ho Dawn well I wont spoil the surprise .. puts quite a literal meaning on the term erect flower spike lol

Ha ha, wonder if it will be pink or white or even red - so long since I bought it I cant remember - if ever it does flower, lol. No flowers on the wisteria by the way :( bet your's is covered Ray :-)