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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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Green - tiny greenish red flowers
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Height - 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread - 3-4m (10-13ft) or more.
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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. - very large clump forming perennial. Rounded to kidney-shaped, palmately-lobed, sharply-toothed, dark-green leaves to 2m (6ft) long on prickly stalks to 2.5m (8ft) long. Flowers are followed by small, spherical, red-green fruit.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun - shelter from cold drying winds. Protect crowns in frost prone areas. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - invasive. Should never be allowed to escape into the wild. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails. -
Place of origin - Colombia to Brazil -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - conical, branched panicles to 1m (39in) tall
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Garden Location/Conditions - Bog garden -
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Wet or boggy soil - - or deep, permanently moist, humus-rich soil.
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2.5m (8ft)
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