Rhubarb 'Red Champagne’ Kapiteyn Crown - Pack of 1
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Rhubarb 'Red Champagne’ Kapiteyn Crown - Pack of 1
Kapiteyn Rhubarb ‘Red Champagne’ Crown Pack of 1
A reliable and early variety, ‘Red Champagne’ Rhubarb produces long, scarlet stems with a deliciously sweet flavour. Perfect for the vegetable garden or allotment, this classic rhubarb plant is both attractive and productive.
Key Features
- Early cropping variety with reliable yields
- Produces long, scarlet-red stems with excellent flavour
- Low-maintenance and easy to grow once established
- Ideal for vegetable patches, allotments, or large containers
- Hardy perennial that returns year after year
- Attractive foliage providing seasonal interest in the garden
Product Description
The Kapiteyn ‘Red Champagne’ Rhubarb is a traditional favourite known for its vibrant red stems and naturally sweet taste, making it perfect for pies, crumbles, jams, and chutneys. An early-season cropper, it ensures a plentiful harvest in spring when fresh produce is most welcome.
This variety forms a clump of bold green leaves that provide visual impact as well as a generous harvest. Best planted in a fertile, well-drained spot, it thrives in the vegetable garden or an allotment setting. Once established, it requires minimal attention and rewards with abundant crops for years to come.
With its combination of culinary value and garden appeal, this rhubarb is a must-have for gardeners seeking reliable performance and delicious results.
Specifications
- Plant Type: Hardy perennial vegetable
- Latin Name: Rheum × hybridum ‘Red Champagne’
- Common Name: Red Champagne Rhubarb
- Supplied As: 1L pot-grown plant
- Ultimate Height: 0.5–1 metre
- Ultimate Spread: 1–1.5 metres
- Time to Ultimate Size: 2–5 years
- Foliage Colour: Green
- Stem Colour: Scarlet red
- Flowering Period: Not typically grown for flowers
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Aspect: East, south or west-facing
- Exposure: Exposed or sheltered sites
- Soil Type: Chalk, clay, loam, sand
- Soil pH: Acid, alkaline, or neutral
- Moisture Requirements: Moist but well-drained
- Hardiness Rating: Fully hardy in UK climates
Care Tips
- Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or manure
- Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging
- Mulch annually with well-rotted organic matter to maintain vigour
- Avoid harvesting in the first year to allow roots to establish
- Pull stems cleanly from the crown rather than cutting
- Do not move once planted, as rhubarb prefers to remain undisturbed
Enjoy a taste of tradition with ‘Red Champagne’ Rhubarb — a rewarding, hardy perennial that brings both flavour and beauty to your garden. A perfect choice for the home grower or as a thoughtful gift for keen gardeners.
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About Us
About Us
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Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
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We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
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- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
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Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
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Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
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What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
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Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
