Gunnera
Gunnera manicata
Common Name: Gunnera
Genus: Gunnera
Species: manicata
J.E. Gunner was a Norwegian Botanist.
Category: Aquatic & Bog Garden Plants
Height: 2.00 m (200 cm)
Spread: 2.00 m (200 cm)
Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade
Features: Has interesting foliage, A good architectural plant
A clump forming herbaceous perennial often found growing at the edge of a water source. Produces massive leaves up to 2m in length. Photo shows overwintering crowns, prehistoric in appearence with the leaves just beginning to unfurl. Excellent specimen. Hardy but cover crowns with the old foliage to give extra protection against frost. Moist soil essential.
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