{"product_id":"col-2ltr-rhu-tem-earx1","title":"Rhubarb ‘Timperley Early’ — Hardy Perennial, 2L Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhubarb ‘Timperley Early’ — an easy-to-grow edible plant with cropping march to june. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to June (one of the earliest varieties)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plant in a 2L pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRhubarb 'Timperley Early' is one of the earliest cropping rhubarb varieties available, producing a generous harvest of thick, tender stalks from as early as March. Renowned for its reliability and vigour, Timperley Early is an ideal choice for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. The long, rosy-pink stems have a wonderfully tangy flavour, perfect for pies, crumbles, jams, and compotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a hardy perennial, this rhubarb plant will return year after year with minimal fuss. It thrives in garden beds, raised beds, allotments, and even large containers on a patio or balcony — making it a versatile addition to any growing space. Timperley Early is also well suited to forcing, allowing you to enjoy an even earlier crop when covered with a forcing pot in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy ours\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eRheum rhabarbarum 'Timperley Early'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClump-Forming Perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, Well-Drained, Fertile Soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch to June (one of the earliest varieties)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Hardy (RHS H7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen Gardens, Allotments, Raised Beds, Large Containers, Cottage Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen can I harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect to harvest March to June (one of the earliest varieties). Picking regularly encourages continued cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it come back next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepends on the variety — see the cultural information above for hardiness. Hardy perennials and most fruit plants return for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it arrive in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season 28","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57506772812159,"sku":"COL-2LTR-RHU-TEM-EARX1","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7778\/0863\/files\/file_e7316d69-0681-4ab8-a936-304d13800dff.png?v=1778621331","url":"https:\/\/www.season28.co.uk\/products\/col-2ltr-rhu-tem-earx1","provider":"Season 28","version":"1.0","type":"link"}