GUNNERA

Generally extremely large plants excellent as architectural specimens, particularly near water.

Can become invasive.

Genus of about 45 species of summer-flowering, rhizomatous, herbaceous or evergreen perennials from moist areas in southern Africa, Australasia and South America.

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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - rhizomatous or evergreen perennials
Full sun - shelter from cold drying winds. Protect crowns of larger species in frost prone areas.
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - sizes vary from dwarf to gigantic. Large forms are excellent architectural plants. named by Linnaeus after Norwegian Bishop Johan Ernst Gunnerus.
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails.
Place of origin - southern Africa, Australasia, South America.
Soil Conditions - Wet or boggy soil - - or deep, permanently moist, humus- rich soil.

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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

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GUNNERA magellanica >

A dwarf carpet forming species from S.America

OFFER Click to buy using offer - Herbaceous Autumn Sale

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£11.50 each

GUNNERA manicata >

Commonly known as: Chile rhubarb, Giant prickly rhubarb.

The more boggy the conditions the larger the giant, umbrella-shaped leaves.

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Small £16.50 each	Notify me when this plant is available to order Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
Large £45.00 each	Notify me when this plant is available to order Available late spring to early summer 2022 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

GUNNERA perpensa >

Commonly known as: River pumpkin.

This species which is South African grows to around 2 feet and has green flower spikes from August

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individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each

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Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.