Gunnera manicata
GIANT RHUBARB
Gunneraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Flowers: green-red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer
 
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Gunnera manicata
GIANT RHUBARB
Gunneraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: green-red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Uses: accents, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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