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Darmera peltata
Plant

Darmera peltata

Indian Rhubarb

Planted in 3 show gardens on GardensDB.

3
Gardens
2
Designers
1
Studio
How to grow it

Happiest in partial shade or full shade on clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained or poorly-drained.

Size at maturity
0.5–1 metres Max height
0.5–1 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (not suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained or poorly-drained
Soil
Chalk (not suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H5. Hardy Hardy, cold winter (-15°C to -10°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

3 gardens

  • A naturalistic wildlife pond with a wooden boardwalk, surrounded by lush green plants, pink flowers, large boulders, and stacked terracotta tiles.
    360° tour available
    The RHS Pollywiggle Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
  • A contemporary garden features a verdigris copper water channel, lush foliage, a fig tree, purple foxgloves, pink wildflowers, and stone blocks.
    Gold Medal RHS Chelsea Small Garden of the Year
    360° tour available
    Addleshaw Goddard: Flourish in the City
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
  • A small naturalistic garden has a Corten steel wall, large pale boulders, a timber deck with two chairs, and mixed green, purple, and white planting.
    Gold Medal RHS Chelsea Small Garden of the Year Best Construction Award
    The Addleshaw Goddard: Freedom To Flourish Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 2

Studio 1

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Darmera peltata, ranked by how many gardens combine them.