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UMBRELLA PLANT, INDIAN RHUBARB
Peltiphyllum peltatum, Darmera peltata
SKU: 684-010
Description
The Umbrella Plant is an stunning specimen plant that starts off with gorgeous sprays of pink flowers in early spring. Then it produces umbrella-like leaves, similar to a Gunnera but not as large. Umbrella Plant is happy in many soil types, including regular, somewhat dry, and even wet soils at the water's edge.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 5-9
Height: 60-90cm
Location: Shade or part shade if regular soil. Can be grown in sun in a moist location (by a pond or stream).
Note: Ornamental use only.
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6-8 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though it can vary.
Description
The Umbrella Plant is an stunning specimen plant that starts off with gorgeous sprays of pink flowers in early spring. Then it produces umbrella-like leaves, similar to a Gunnera but not as large. Umbrella Plant is happy in many soil types, including regular, somewhat dry, and even wet soils at the water's edge.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 5-9
Height: 60-90cm
Location: Shade or part shade if regular soil. Can be grown in sun in a moist location (by a pond or stream).
Note: Ornamental use only.
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6-8 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though it can vary.
