Gunnera manicata
Giant rhubarb, Chilean rhubarb, Prickly rhubarb
Gunnera Gunnera
G. manicata - G. manicata is a large perennial with rubarb-like, prickly leaves.
Gunnera manicata is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Spreading
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Green, Red in Summer
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Gunnera manicata (Giant rhubarb) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
Architectural, Bog garden, Waterside
Plant in humus-rich, permanently wet soil in sun or partial shade. In autumn, bend the dying leaves over the crown of the plant to provide winter protection.
Clay, Loamy
Boggy damp conditions
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Gunnera manicata
Giant rhubarb, Chilean rhubarb, Prickly rhubarb
Gunnera Gunnera
G. manicata - G. manicata is a large perennial with rubarb-like, prickly leaves.
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Spreading
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Green, Red in Summer
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Gunnera manicata (Giant rhubarb) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
Architectural, Bog garden, Waterside
Plant in humus-rich, permanently wet soil in sun or partial shade. In autumn, bend the dying leaves over the crown of the plant to provide winter protection.
Clay, Loamy
Boggy damp conditions
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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I have this plant in my garden, how can I keep it pest free as something is eating the leaves.
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