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GUNNERA magellanica
A dwarf carpet forming species from South America
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails. -
Place of origin
Southern South America. Falklands. -
GreenTiny green flowers
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PaniclesCompact panicles 1.5-12cm (½-5in) long
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Bog garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
15cm (6in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilCupped, kidney shaped, scalloped, dark-green leaves 5-9cm (2-3½in) across on upright stalks 8-15 (3-6in) tall.
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Mat-forming perennial. Flowers are followed by ovoid to spherical, orange-red fruit 5mm (¼in) across.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Wet or boggy soilor deep, permanently moist, humus-rich soil.
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Full sun
shelter from cold drying winds. Tolerates full sun in areas with cool summers. -
Partial shade
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Gunnera - Care Guide
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