Giant Rhubarb ‘Gunnera manicata’

*Please note - All aquatic plants ship bare - root.
Gunnera is a large herbaceous clump forming perennial grown primarily for its oversized foliage.
Foliage interest
Water Plant
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:  Perennial
Height Category:  Tall
Garden Height:  6’ - 10’
Spacing:  10’ -14’
Spread:  8’ - 10’
Flower Colors:  Pink
Foliage Colors:  Green
Habit:  Mounded
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:  Part Sun to Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:  Easy
Bloom Time:  Mid Summer
Hardiness Zones:  4 - 10
Water Category:  High
Soil Fertility Requirement:  Average Soil
Uses:  Water garden, pond, grass, landscape, bog garden
Uses Notes:  Perfect for bog gardens
Maintenance Notes: Performs best in bog gardens or fertile hummus rich soils that receive regular watering. Remove dead or damaged leaves as they appear, mulch crowns for protection over winter.