This variety wouldnt look out of place in the flower bed, with its deep red stalks & dark green, crumpled leaves. You can use it as a back drop to your cut flower bed its that ornamental. So called, because over the centuries, novice cooks have mistaken it for true rhubarb. However, it is better in a chard & cheddar quiche, than a Rhubarb & apple crumble! It will add colour to any dish, with the leaves being a great alternative to spinach. It has the mildest flavour of all the chards. I grow Rhubarb chard for baby leaves, they make a beautiful bistro salad.