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Gunnera tinctoria
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Gunnera tinctoria
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Gunnera tinctoria
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This is an archived product and no longer available on sale.

Gunnera tinctoria

Giant rhubarb

SKU: 3956
Description

Differs from G. manicata in having more rounded, deeply lobed leaves, while the leaf stalks are not so tall. A more obvious difference is in the seedhead. In G. tinctoria the primaeval-looking seedhead resembles a densely knobby club, while the fruiting spike of G. manicata has long, narrow side shoots, separated, like fingers. Protect the resting buds in winter, with their own foliage bent over, along with bracken or other herbaceous material.

We are no longer selling Gunnera tinctoria, as it is classed as an invasive alien species (under EU legislation, which is still applicable in the UK), meaning it is banned for sale here. We will also take measures to control them in our garden, by removing the flowerheads before they set seed.

We are leaving this page up for educational purposes.

AspectSun or part shade
Flower ColourRed
Flowering PeriodJun | Jul | Aug
FoliageNot evergreen
Growth HabitClump-forming
HardinessFully hardy
Height2m
SoilWet, boggy
Spread2m
 
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