I am loooking for a source of rhubarb plants or rhizomes in the UK. In
France (where they are going to end up, if I can find some) all I can
find is "rhubarb" but I know it is possible to find different varieties
with different characteristics.
Ideally I would find a specialist nursery with a web site and lots of
information to help me choose maybe 4-6 different sorts to try.
Any advice - either on sources of plants, sorces of information, or
types to look for / grow will be gratefullly received!
Thanks
Keith

Keith Parr wrote:

I am loooking for a source of rhubarb plants or rhizomes in the UK. In
France (where they are going to end up, if I can find some) all I can
find is "rhubarb" but I know it is possible to find different varieties
with different characteristics.
Ideally I would find a specialist nursery with a web site and lots of
information to help me choose maybe 4-6 different sorts to try.
Any advice - either on sources of plants, sorces of information, or
types to look for / grow will be gratefullly received!
Thanks

RHS Wisley and I think, Harlow Carr hold the national collections for
rhubarb (Rheum species).
Try contacting them directly or the ususal sources, eg Ken Muir, ART,
etc.. there is a URG list of supplier on the web (probably under 'fruit)

//
Jim

On 21 Oct 2003 10:53:18 -0500, Keith Parr
wrote:

I am loooking for a source of rhubarb plants or rhizomes in the UK. In
France (where they are going to end up, if I can find some) all I can
find is "rhubarb" but I know it is possible to find different varieties
with different characteristics.
Ideally I would find a specialist nursery with a web site and lots of
information to help me choose maybe 4-6 different sorts to try.
Any advice - either on sources of plants, sorces of information, or
types to look for / grow will be gratefullly received!
Thanks
Keith
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I was given an address several weeks agpo - on this site -
so I pass it on for your enlightenment ...

http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/

John.
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In article , Keith Parr
writes
I am loooking for a source of rhubarb plants or rhizomes in the UK. In
France (where they are going to end up, if I can find some) all I can
find is "rhubarb" but I know it is possible to find different varieties
with different characteristics.
Ideally I would find a specialist nursery with a web site and lots of
information to help me choose maybe 4-6 different sorts to try.
Any advice - either on sources of plants, sorces of information, or
types to look for / grow will be gratefullly received!

Edwin Tucker & Sons Ltd 2004 catalogue offers seeds of Glaskins
Perpetual (early) and Victoria (maincrop) Rhubarb.
It also offers crowns of Timperley Early (early forcing) and mini-crowns
of Glaskins and Victoria - in limited supply.
e-mail:
www.edwintucker.com
--
Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs.

In article
1g36w6g.1vef1bu1ntz3e1N%00senetnospamtodayta@macu nlimited.net, Jim W
wrote:

Keith Parr wrote:

I am loooking for a source of rhubarb plants or rhizomes in the UK. In
France (where they are going to end up, if I can find some) all I can
find is "rhubarb" but I know it is possible to find different varieties
with different characteristics.
Ideally I would find a specialist nursery with a web site and lots of
information to help me choose maybe 4-6 different sorts to try.
Any advice - either on sources of plants, sorces of information, or
types to look for / grow will be gratefullly received!
Thanks

RHS Wisley and I think, Harlow Carr hold the national collections for
rhubarb (Rheum species).
Try contacting them directly or the ususal sources, eg Ken Muir, ART,
etc.. there is a URG list of supplier on the web (probably under 'fruit)

Thank you all for your help. I have contacted Ken Muir and he has two
named varieties, Buckinham had two others, and Edwin Tucker had three.

Unfortunately I think I might get addicted to Ken Muir's nursery.
It's very conveniently located for me and I already have a list of
about a dozen items - this search for rhubarb is going to cost me a
fortune! grin

The rhubarbinfo site was interesting too but it focused (as far as I
could see) on the US market. Great for information tho'

Thanks again!

Keith

Keith Parr wrote:

In article
1g36w6g.1vef1bu1ntz3e1N%00senetnospamtodayta@macu nlimited.net, Jim W
wrote:

Keith Parr wrote:

I am loooking for a source of rhubarb plants or rhizomes in the UK. In
France (where they are going to end up, if I can find some) all I can
find is "rhubarb" but I know it is possible to find different varieties
with different characteristics.
Ideally I would find a specialist nursery with a web site and lots of
information to help me choose maybe 4-6 different sorts to try.
Any advice - either on sources of plants, sorces of information, or
types to look for / grow will be gratefullly received!
Thanks

RHS Wisley and I think, Harlow Carr hold the national collections for
rhubarb (Rheum species).
Try contacting them directly or the ususal sources, eg Ken Muir, ART,
etc.. there is a URG list of supplier on the web (probably under 'fruit)

Thank you all for your help. I have contacted Ken Muir and he has two
named varieties, Buckinham had two others, and Edwin Tucker had three.

Unfortunately I think I might get addicted to Ken Muir's nursery.
It's very conveniently located for me and I already have a list of
about a dozen items - this search for rhubarb is going to cost me a
fortune! grin

The rhubarbinfo site was interesting too but it focused (as far as I
could see) on the US market. Great for information tho'


Have to say that NAt Collections may be your best bet if you are looking
for the widest range.. Information found via http://www.nccpg.com/

The actual holders should be able to supply you with good, detailed
information on the cultivars as well.

Let me know when y've grown up a few cultivars in a year or so and I
might fancy some divisions;-)

/
Jim



The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens
http://www.nccpg.com/
Tuesday, October 28, 2003

National Plant Collection® of Rheum (culinary)
Holder: RHS Garden - Wisley
Address: The Curator, Royal Horticultural Society Garden, Wisley,
Woking, GU23 6QB, Surrey
Telephone: 01483 224234 x 2431
Website: www.rhs.org.uk
Description: Custodian: Mr R J England. Situated in Bed 11, Portsmouth
Field, towards bottom R of field, W side. All labelled so may be viewed
at any time when garden open.
Opening Times: All year excl 25th Dec. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm (4.30pm Nov-Feb;
9pm Wed in June/July) Sat-Sun 9am-6pm (4.30pm Nov-Feb). NC display at
Wisley Show 24th-26th June & Veg Show 9th July 2003.
Entry: Please phone for details.
Directions: 1 mile S M25 J10 (A3), 6 miles N of Guildford off A3.
Facilities: Parking available, toilets available, plants for sale,
disabled access, talks provided.
Status: Full
Search the RHS Plant Finder for Rheum:

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The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens
http://www.nccpg.com/
Tuesday, October 28, 2003

National Plant Collection® of Rheum (culinary)
Holder: RHS - Harlow Carr Botanical Gardens
Address: The Curator, The Royal Horticultural Society, Harlow Carr
Botanical Gardens, Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB, Yorkshire
Telephone: 01423 565418
E-mail:
Website: www.harlowcarr.fsnet.co.uk
Description: 58 acres designed & planted for gardeners with one of the
largest plant collections in N England.
Opening Times: Daily 9.30am-6pm/dusk.
Entry: Adult £4.50; Senior citizens £4; Groups 20+ £3.50; Student £2;
Child 11-16yrs £1; Child under 11 + RHS members free.
Directions: 11/2 miles from Harrogate centre on B6162 Otley Rd.
Facilities: Parking available, toilets available, plants for sale,
disabled access.
Status: Full
Search the RHS Plant Finder for Rheum:
//
Jim

In article
1g3j8jy.117tyqd19pu6o0N%00senetnospamtodayta@macu nlimited.net, Jim W
wrote:

Keith Parr wrote:

In article
1g36w6g.1vef1bu1ntz3e1N%00senetnospamtodayta@macu nlimited.net, Jim W
wrote:

Keith Parr wrote:

I am loooking for a source of rhubarb plants or rhizomes in the UK. In
France (where they are going to end up, if I can find some) all I can
find is "rhubarb" but I know it is possible to find different varieties
with different characteristics.
Ideally I would find a specialist nursery with a web site and lots of
information to help me choose maybe 4-6 different sorts to try.
Any advice - either on sources of plants, sorces of information, or
types to look for / grow will be gratefullly received!
Thanks

RHS Wisley and I think, Harlow Carr hold the national collections for
rhubarb (Rheum species).
Try contacting them directly or the ususal sources, eg Ken Muir, ART,
etc.. there is a URG list of supplier on the web (probably under 'fruit)

Thank you all for your help. I have contacted Ken Muir and he has two
named varieties, Buckinham had two others, and Edwin Tucker had three.

Unfortunately I think I might get addicted to Ken Muir's nursery.
It's very conveniently located for me and I already have a list of
about a dozen items - this search for rhubarb is going to cost me a
fortune! grin

The rhubarbinfo site was interesting too but it focused (as far as I
could see) on the US market. Great for information tho'


Have to say that NAt Collections may be your best bet if you are looking
for the widest range.. Information found via http://www.nccpg.com/

The actual holders should be able to supply you with good, detailed
information on the cultivars as well.

Let me know when y've grown up a few cultivars in a year or so and I
might fancy some divisions;-)

snip

//
Jim

Thank you very much for the after-sales service Jim, much appreciated.
I have emailed Harrogate - hopefully as you say I will have a wider
selection, plus perhaps some expert advice!!

Which bit of the UK are you in? I'm thinking of the divisions ....

Keith

Keith Parr wrote:


Thank you very much for the after-sales service Jim, much appreciated.
I have emailed Harrogate - hopefully as you say I will have a wider
selection, plus perhaps some expert advice!!

Which bit of the UK are you in? I'm thinking of the divisions ....


I'm in London,.. though have 'points of contact' in Manchester &
Guildford!-)

However no rush.. if you happen to remember me when your rhubarb crowns
have grown on a lot and need dividing then I'm sure post during the
winter season would suffice.


/
Jim
North London, England, UK

If anyopne is interested I have the RHS Wisley list here.

The following Rhubarb is being offered by the RHS this winter

Cawood Delight
Grandads Favourite
Timperley Early
** We hope to have the unusual varieties from the Wisley collection again
during late winter. Please contact us nearer the time.**

RHS are on 01483 211113

Hope thats of interest.



"Jim W" wrote in message
news:1g3ju67.12971s91fu9wkaN%00senetnospamtodayta@ macunlimited.net...
Keith Parr wrote:


Thank you very much for the after-sales service Jim, much appreciated.
I have emailed Harrogate - hopefully as you say I will have a wider
selection, plus perhaps some expert advice!!

Which bit of the UK are you in? I'm thinking of the divisions ....


I'm in London,.. though have 'points of contact' in Manchester &
Guildford!-)

However no rush.. if you happen to remember me when your rhubarb crowns
have grown on a lot and need dividing then I'm sure post during the
winter season would suffice.


/
Jim
North London, England, UK

Philip wrote:

If anyopne is interested I have the RHS Wisley list here.

The following Rhubarb is being offered by the RHS this winter

Cawood Delight
Grandads Favourite
Timperley Early
** We hope to have the unusual varieties from the Wisley collection again
during late winter. Please contact us nearer the time.**

RHS are on 01483 211113

Hope thats of interest.


Seed or plants?
/
Jim

"Jim W" wrote in message
news:1g3lr97.1ars3v91ifr6uaN%00senetnospamtodayta@ macunlimited.net...
Philip wrote:

If anyopne is interested I have the RHS Wisley list here.

The following Rhubarb is being offered by the RHS this winter

Cawood Delight
Grandads Favourite
Timperley Early
** We hope to have the unusual varieties from the Wisley collection
again
during late winter. Please contact us nearer the time.**

RHS are on 01483 211113

Hope thats of interest.


Seed or plants?
/
Jim

Your phone broken??