Gunnera manicata Gunman Giant Rhubarb, Chilean Rhubarb, Prickly Rhubarb, Dinosaur Food 200mm
Gunnera manicata Gunman Giant Rhubarb, Chilean Rhubarb, Prickly Rhubarb, Dinosaur Food 200mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Gunnera manicata Giant Rhubarb, Chilean Rhubarb, Prickly Rhubarb, Dinosaur Food,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Upright
Description:
Large clumping perennial with giant dark green leaves that can grow as wide as 2m across. Tiny reddish-brown flowers appear on a 1m tall stalk with small red berries appearing after. Great feature plant for wet bog areas or on the side of a large pond. Grows 2.5m tall x 4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Borders / Shrubbery, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Tropical Garden
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Gunneraceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Brown, Burgundy
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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