Gunnera manicata
also known as ‘Chilean Rhubarb’ or ‘Giant Rhubarb’ (non-edible/ornamental)
- A robust herbaceous perennial plant
- Position: moist, poorly drained soil
- Forms huge (up to 1-2m wide) rough textured leaves with spiny stems
- Produces small reddish-brown blowers in erect panicles up to 1m height
Dimensions
(measurements are approx and subject to slight variation)
- Supplied in a 2 litre pot
- Ultimate height: 1.5-2.5 metres
- Ultimate spread: 2.5-4 metres