Genus: Gunnera

If you look at its base, you will probably see a section that can be removed with a spade - make sure that it has at least one leaf growing from it. Pot this up in a very big pot and keep it well watered. Put your gauntlets on and long sleeves for this prickly job! Good luck!!!! LOL.

Never seen that plant before. Looks so much like some in our rainforest.

This is pretty much it, I would imagine. Last year it didn't get much bigger than this. Height is about 4ft. Some of the leaves are over 2ft wide though.

It's a pretty breathtaking sort of plant!!!!

So how big will this get Trees&things?

This is BIG. I can't walk under the leaves, but it is about 5' tall with a 6' spread both directions. It is planted right next to the stream and obviously likes it there. Did you see my photo of the baby one - Gunnera magellicana - that is SOOOO tiny!

Spritz, is this the regular sized one? I have one that was sold to me as a dwarf variety. I wasn't sure if there was such a variety at the time, but I bought it any way. That was 2 years ago and it is a dwarf and its fantastic.

Love the Leaf on these plants :)

I really envy you, Treesandthings. I wanted a gunnera very badly but had to accept the reality of where I live...poor gunnera would want to emigrate.

All you need is a fairy sitting on this

Fantastic !!! Thanx 4 that trees&things :)

Your So Kind Trees&things :)

I shall put a pic of the leaf on for you.

I luv this Plant its got great leaf shape :D

Lovely, your plants seem more ahead of time than mine, I live in the East of England.

You really have a lovely big planting there! I'm going to have to put mine in a container...won't withstand the extreme winters.

Hi Grenville...well I checked the books and it looks like I will have to grow gunnera (If I bother at all) in a container, as it will not be hardy enough to withstand the winter planted out. I really wanted to try this plant by the pond... what size container do you recommend? any other pointers you can pass on will be thankfully received.

I wish I had the climate to grow this plant...just great!

Two plants with similar appearance ...Gunnera and Brunnera...I want to grow Brunnera in my N.A. garden for the sheer drama of it. Will have to crack the books...great plant...enjoy all your pics.