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    GUNNERA
    GUNNERA
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    GUNNERA

    Commonly known as Chile rhubarb, Giant prickly rhubarb

    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Invasive. Should never be allowed to escape into the wild.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails.
    • Place of origin
      Colombia to Brazil
    • Green
      Tiny greenish red flowers
    • Panicles
      Conical, branched panicles to 1m (39in) tall
    • Bog garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      3-4m (10-13ft) or more.
    • Herbaceous
      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.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Wet or boggy soil
      or deep, permanently moist, humus-rich soil.
    • Full sun
      shelter from cold drying winds. Protect crowns in frost prone areas.
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      2.5m (8ft)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Average Person
        3-4m (10-13ft) or more.
      		  
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    Gunnera - Care Guide
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    Photo of ACER davidii and GUNNERA manicata planted together
    ACER davidii and GUNNERA manicata
    Photo of CAREX oshimensis 'Everillo', GUNNERA manicata and HOSTA 'Francee' planted together
    CAREX oshimensis 'Everillo', GUNNERA manicata and HOSTA 'Francee'
    Photo of CERCIS siliquastrum and GUNNERA manicata planted together
    CERCIS siliquastrum and GUNNERA manicata
    Photo of CORTADERIA selloana and GUNNERA manicata planted together
    CORTADERIA selloana and GUNNERA manicata
    Photo of CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta' and GUNNERA manicata planted together
    CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta' and GUNNERA manicata
    Photo of DICKSONIA antarctica and GUNNERA manicata planted together
    DICKSONIA antarctica and GUNNERA manicata
    Photo of DRIMYS winteri and GUNNERA manicata planted together
    DRIMYS winteri and GUNNERA manicata
    Photo of EPIMEDIUM and GUNNERA manicata planted together
    EPIMEDIUM and GUNNERA manicata
    Photo of GALANTHUS nivalis and GUNNERA manicata planted together
    GALANTHUS nivalis and GUNNERA manicata
    Photo of GUNNERA manicata and HYDRANGEA 'Fireworks' planted together
    GUNNERA manicata and HYDRANGEA 'Fireworks'
    Photo of GUNNERA manicata and POPULUS purdomii planted together
    GUNNERA manicata and POPULUS purdomii
    Photo of GUNNERA manicata and RODGERSIA sambucifolia planted together
    GUNNERA manicata and RODGERSIA sambucifolia
    Photo of GUNNERA manicata and SALIX babylonica 'Tortuosa' planted together
    GUNNERA manicata and SALIX babylonica 'Tortuosa'

    varieties
    GUNNERA magellanica
    A dwarf carpet forming species from South America
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £13.00

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