| Botanical name | Gunnera manicata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Gunnera, Giant Rhubarb |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has giant leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | An imposing focus plant.Growing best on pond margins or stream banks. |
| Maintenance | Must be divided in late winter. |
| Soil conditions | It needs compost-rich, moist soil with a thick mulch. |
| Propagation | Division:The plant must be divided in late winter. |
Gunnera manicata (Gunnera, Giant Rhubarb)
- Botanical name: Gunnera manicata
- Common name(s): Gunnera, Giant Rhubarb
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
This hardy, bold perennial comprises giant leaves atop stiff-haired stalks. It needs compost-rich, moist soil with a thick mulch. An imposing focus plant (sometimes called ‘dinosaur food!’), it grows best on pond margins or stream banks. Dormant in winter, it must be divided in late winter.
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Botanical Pronunciation: guh-NEER-uh man-ih-KAY-tuh
Gunnera manicata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This plant has giant leaves.
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