Gunnera manicata
Gunnera manicata description: This impressive deciduous perennial will eventually produce huge displays of massive dark green lobed foliage - so you need plenty of space! Gunnera looks best planted near water in an informal semi natural setting, often being planted among with tree ferns and bamboo. Grows to 2m tall x 3m and spreads. Not a plant for the faint hearted!
Gunnera manicata cultivation notes: Gunnera requires a deep moist fertile soil, ideally near a water source such as a pond or stream. Plant in full / half sun and avoid very cold locations - as Gunnera leaves large tender growth points in winter . Cover crowns with straw mulch or cut back foliage in autumn to protect from frost and mulch again in spring to feed.
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Plant Strengths: Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates permanently wet soil; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Plant Weaknesses: Invasive/spreading root growth; Invasive top growth; Does not produce showy attractive flowers.
Common Missspellings: Gunera, Gunnira, Gunaria, Gunara
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