A very large architectural plant with massive deeply lobed bristly green leaves on strong prickly tall leaf stems. Greenish red tiny flowers on a conical flower spike, followed by red-green fruit. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 3m to 4m. Flowers June to July. Fruits July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Gunnera manicata
A very large architectural plant with massive deeply lobed bristly green leaves on strong prickly tall leaf stems. Greenish red tiny flowers on a conical flower spike, followed by red-green fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Gunnera |
|---|---|
| Species | manicata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Gunneraceae |
| Spread | 3m, 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | green, red |
| Fruits When | July, August |
| Moisture | Moist, Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep permanently moist |
| Border | Bog garden, Pond |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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