Gunnera manicata

Gunnera manicata Chile rhubarb, Giant Brazilian prickly rhubarb

• Non-evergreen perennial (herbaceous) with green leaves and brown flowers in Spring, Summer

• Other benefits: green stems

• Height & spread (approx.): 2.8m x 2.4m

• Position: likes sun; tolerates part shade

• Soil pH: all soil types

• Moisture: likes moisture retentive soil

• Winter hardiness: average winter to -10C

• Note: leaves are prickly