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Gunnera manicata
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Gunnera manicata

Huge ornamental rhubarb from Brazil, suited to pond, bog, and streamside plantings. The leaves can be 1.5 - 2.5 m across, on stems up to 2.5 m in sheltered conditions.

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Huge ornamental rhubarb from Brazil, suited to pond, bog, and streamside plantings. The leaves can be 1.5 - 2.5 m across, on stems up to 2.5 m in sheltered conditions.

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Light requirement
full sun to partial shade
Height range
tall (121cm plus)
Drought resistance
needs moisture all year
Frost tolerance
moderate
Flowering time
summer
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