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
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Good to know
Invasive. Should never be allowed to escape into the wild. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails. -
Place of origin
Colombia to Brazil -
GreenTiny greenish red flowers
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PaniclesConical, branched panicles to 1m (39in) tall
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Bog garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
3-4m (10-13ft) or more.
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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.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 - 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
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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. Protect crowns in frost prone areas. -
Partial shade
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
3-4m (10-13ft) or more.
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Gunnera - Care Guide
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