Plant Details
Gunnera manicata
Giant Rhubarb
Exposure:
Sun
Plant Category:
Wetland & Aquatic Plants
Height:
Minimum 6 feet , Maximum 10 feet
Width: Minimum 10 inches, Maximum 15 inches
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Width: Minimum 10 inches, Maximum 15 inches
Called 'dinosaur food' by many, this S. American primitive thrives in Portland near a good source of water and fertilizer. Can take lots of sun when damp. Impress your friends: frighten the kids. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.
Comments
Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:30 PM
HUGE says it all for this slowly creeping prn;from E.SAm(G.chilensis is from the W) ; even bigger with leaves to 4-15'! across on 6' petioles! (they arent'ALL that big; they need a special spot!) PSh/Med(not dry)-Wet
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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:30 PM
One of the ultimate foliage plants reaching Volkswagen Bug size in time. Huge leaves 4-7' across on mature plants. Protect from Arctic blast in winter.
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