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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Small £16.00 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

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Large £45.00 each

Available Early Spring 2020

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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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. Tiny, greenish flowers in conical panicles to 1m (3ft) or more tall in early summer 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
Garden Location/Conditions - Bog garden
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Soil Conditions - Wet or boggy soil - or deep, permanently moist, humus- rich soil.