{"product_id":"rhubarb-and-custard-cutting","title":"Rhubarb and Custard - Cutting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhubarb and Custard \u003c\/strong\u003eis a cheerful, striking collarette variety, part of the \u003cb\u003eSweet Candy Series\u003c\/b\u003e. The exact year of introduction is not consistently specified but it is a widely available and highly popular cultivar, particularly in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollarette (CO)\u003c\/b\u003e—The bloom consists of an outer ring of broad ray petals (the \"rhubarb\") and a small inner ring, or \"collar,\" of shorter, often twisted petals (the \"custard\"), surrounding a visible, nectar-rich central disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003eBi-Color\/Blend\u003c\/b\u003e—Outer petals are a beautiful \u003cb\u003epale peach or soft pink\u003c\/b\u003e, often flushed with a deeper pink or purple-red at the base, surrounding a creamy \u003cb\u003ewhite or soft yellow\u003c\/b\u003e inner collar. The center is typically bright yellow, attracting pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately \u003cb\u003e3 to 6 inches\u003c\/b\u003e (or 8–15 cm). It can range from Miniature (M) to Small (BB) sizes depending on growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ranges from \u003cb\u003e2.5 to 4 feet\u003c\/b\u003e (70 cm to 1.2 meters), with many sources listing it at the mid-range of 70–90 cm, making it suitable for borders and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e: A \u003cb\u003eprolific and long-blooming variety\u003c\/b\u003e that offers continuous colour from mid-summer until the first frost. Its open form makes it an \u003cb\u003eexcellent flower for attracting pollinators\u003c\/b\u003e like bees and butterflies. It works well both in the garden and as a cut flower for whimsical, cottage-style bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the listing is for \u003cu\u003eone rooted cutting\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eWe guarantee you will receive a cutting with a\u003cspan\u003e healthy root system at the time of receipt that is\u003c\/span\u003e true to variety. Please examine your order immediately upon arrival and contact us via email (not social media) within 24 hours if you see an issue with your order. After 24 hours, the buyer accepts full responsibility for the tuber as we cannot be held responsible for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e improper storage, weather, growing conditions, pest damage, plant performance, failure to thrive or negligence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Makayla's Meadows","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47402583392473,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/7494\/3705\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_78d9cc34-c2b7-40f8-b3bc-7b369d65c992.png?v=1754796512","url":"https:\/\/www.makaylasmeadow.ca\/products\/rhubarb-and-custard-cutting","provider":"Makayla's Meadow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}