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Taylors 3 Rhubarb Crown Collection

£899
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Rhubarb crown collection from Taylors includes three reliable, great-tasting varieties chosen for strong growth and consistent harvests. Ideal for kitchen gardens and allotments, this perennial crop delivers vibrant stems and dependable yields year after year.

Key Features

  • Includes three classic rhubarb varieties: Timperley Early, Red Champagne, and Valentine

  • Produces vibrant red and pink stems with large, textured green leaves

  • Excellent flavour, ideal for cooking, baking, and preserving

  • Hardy, long-lived perennial crop with reliable annual harvests

  • Low maintenance and easy to grow once established

  • Perfect for kitchen gardens, allotments, and productive borders

Detailed Description

The Taylors Rhubarb Crown Collection is a carefully selected mix designed for gardeners who want reliable home-grown produce with minimal effort. Featuring Timperley Early for early harvests, Red Champagne for its attractive colour and sweetness, and Valentine for strong mid-season cropping, this collection offers both variety and performance. Rhubarb crowns establish quickly in well-prepared soil, forming bold clumps of crinkled green leaves and colourful stems that return stronger each year. Well suited to the UK climate, these rhubarb plants thrive in open ground and reward patience with generous harvests season after season, making them a staple for productive gardens.

Specifications

  • Plant type: Rhubarb crowns

  • Collection includes: Timperley Early, Red Champagne, Valentine

  • Quantity: 3 crowns

  • Stem colour: Red and pink

  • Foliage colour: Green

  • Life cycle: Perennial

  • Growing position: Kitchen gardens and allotments

  • Harvest period: Spring to summer (once established)

Care & Usage Tips

  • Plant crowns in fertile, well-drained soil in an open position

  • Allow plants to establish fully before harvesting heavily

  • Harvest stems by gently twisting, not cutting

  • Apply mulch annually to retain moisture and boost growth

  • Avoid harvesting in the first year to ensure long-term productivity

Why Choose This Collection

Choose the Taylors Rhubarb Crown Collection for dependable harvests, excellent flavour, and classic varieties—an ideal solution for gardeners who value low-maintenance, home-grown produce and long-term rewards.

About Us

We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.

Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.

Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.

Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

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.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.

Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

Any more questions?

Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.

How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

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.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

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.

Still have questions?

Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

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.