order online or call our office on 01530 413700
Gunnera manicata
We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in autumn 2011/spring 2012. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.Description
One of the most spectacular herbaceous plants, Gunnera manicata is native to Brazil and has huge rhubarb-like, lush green, prickly leaves that can be up to 150-180cm across. Ideal for wet or moist sites, this makes a superb feature plant which looks especially good when planted next to ponds or streams.
Supplied Size: out of stock
Features
- Common name: Gunnera
- Position: Full sun or partial shade.
- Soil: Moist or boggy soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy. The crown of Gunnera manicata requires protection from frost in winter.
- Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
- Habit: Large architectural perennial.
- Height: Eventually up to 2.5 m (8 ft)
- Spread: Eventually up to 3 m (10 ft)
- Notes: Protect the crown in winter by piling the dead leaves into a mound over the plants centre in the autumn and removing them in spring when there is less risk of frost
Plant Video
An eight year old Gunnera manicata in our woodland gardens.