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Gunnera manicata (Giant Rhubarb)
Giant Rhubarb Gunnera manicata
Climate Zone 3
Zone 4
Flowering Period Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Spring
Height 2.5m
Width 4 m
Design Use Feature Plant
Foliage Interest
Lush Tropical Look
Foliage Colour Mid Green Leaves
Origin Exotic
Drought Tolerance Sensitive
Foliage Cover Herbaceous
Sun Requirements Full Sun
Flower Colour Brown
Frost Tolerance Frost Sensitive

The Dapple Designs Expert Says:

Gunnera manicata is a herbaceous perennial with huge roughly textured leaves. It resembles the Rhubarb plant used in cooking but on a very large scale. Grow Gunnera in constantly moist soil that's rich in humus and in an open sunny position for best results. A great plant for bog gardens