Gunnera magellanica

Characteristics

• Bog garden, Ground Cover, Rock, Waterside areas
• Supplied P9 Pot Grown
• Price Includes VAT

Description

Gunnera maagellanica is a deciduous mat forming perennial with crinkle-edged, cupped kidney shaped, glossy dark green leaves about 6cm across.  Ideal as ground cover in heavy damp soil, or in the mud at the edge of a pond.  Ultimate height and spread 0.15m x 0.3m in about 5-10 years.  Ideal for bog gardens, ground cover, rock and waterside gardens.  

Where to Plant

Plant Gunnera in wet soil, preferably partial shade.  Plant in full sun in areas with cool summers.  Soil drainage - boggy damp conditions, moisture retentive soils.