Gunnera manicata (common names: Gunnera)
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30 Apr, 2008
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.
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30 Apr, 2008
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.
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3 May, 2008
Lovely, your plants seem more ahead of time than mine, I live in the East of England.
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3 Jun, 2008
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.
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12 Jun, 2008
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.
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12 Jun, 2008
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!
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3 Jul, 2008
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.
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Obviously happy next to the stream. Takes up a lot of room!
The specimen in our garden is growing in a very large stone container. Before the frosts arrive the leaves are cut off and laid over the crown of the plant to protect it from winter frosts, and it is given a further cover with hessian sacking.Gunneras enjoy damp conditions, and ours is kept moist with a daily watering during the growing season.It is also known as The giant rhubarb.The leaves are very large and architectural and the plant is accompanied by a banana, tree fern, fatsia japonica and other ferns.
The plant receives a lot of attention from the visitors who view the garden on our open days.
It is unconventional to see a Gunnera growing in a container, but we like to push the boundaries to make things work for us in our garden!
I was told this is a small variety?
Stammer fra Chile. Den er ikke helt hårdfør og kræver, at man dækker den godt til ved at bygge et dække, bestående af småkviste, blade og halm, - derover et stykke plastik for at holde den værste regn ude og endelig yderst nogle grangrene mest til pynt. Det er ikke nogen god ide at tage den ind for vinteren. Læg et par kugler af naftalin ind omkring planten for at holde musene borte. Den kræver iøvrigt en næringsrig, dybmuldet og fugtighedsbevarende jordbund, dog ikke et egentligt sumpbed, - og god plads
This has been by my pond for many years although recently I had to cut it in half when extending the pond. It is best as a lakeside plant because of its enormous sides. The leaves are the biggest in the northern hemisphere and can reach up to 15 feet across. I like it best in the spring when the leaves are just starting into growth. An interesting, sculptural plant that gives shade to the pond.
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Lori
8 Mar, 2008
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.
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