- Gunnera manicata - Huge architectural plant - Prehistoric appearance - Needs a wet soil and lots of space
Gunnera manicata, also known as a Chilean rhubarb. A robust herbaceous perennial which forms a spreading clump of lobed, rounded, rough textured leaves with spiny stems 1 to 2m across. Tiny red brown flowers are borne in erect panicles to 1m in height. Requires a wet soil to support the lush growth and whilst hardy, the large crowns need protection from frost overwinter. AGM
Gunnera manicata is excellent in a large garden with plenty of water, by a pond or stream. This prehistoric beast is an incredible specimen. The leaves can reach 2m across and are borne on strong spiny stems.
Architectural perennial. Huge leaves upto 1.5m across on stems up to 2m high, in early spring spikes of tiny flowers up to 1m high are produced later forming red fruits. Mulch crowns in winter. Needs a fertile moist / wet soil. AGM