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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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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

Small £16.50 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

Large £45.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

5 to 7.5 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Green - tiny greenish red flowers
Height - 2.5m (8ft)
Spread - 3-4m (10-13ft) or more.
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.
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
Garden Location/Conditions - Bog garden -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions - Wet or boggy soil - - or deep, permanently moist, humus-rich soil.