Keith Parr wrote:

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