A mat-forming perennial with cup-shaped glossy dark green leaves. Panicles of tiny green flowers followed by orange red fruit. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Fruits July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Gunnera magellanica
A mat-forming perennial with cup-shaped glossy dark green leaves. Panicles of tiny green flowers followed by orange red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Gunnera |
|---|---|
| Species | magellanica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Gunneraceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | orange, red |
| Fruits When | July, August |
| Moisture | Moist, Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep permanently moist |
| Border | Bog garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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