{"product_id":"rhubarb-and-custard","title":"Rhubarb and Custard","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 tuber\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eWe guarantee you will receive a viable tuber true to variety, with an eye and healthy neck. Please examine your order immediately upon arrival and contact us via email (not social media) within 7 days if you see an issue with your order. After that 7 days the buyer accepts full responsibility for the tuber as we cannot be held responsible for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: 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":46741750743257,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"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","provider":"Makayla's Meadow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}