Gunnera manicata |
Native Region: Southern Brazil, Columbia
Zone Range: 07-10
Preferred Climate: Temperate
Harvest Date: Sunday 29 October, 2006
Seed count: 60-75
Description:
A true giant among perennials, this plant can produce leaves almost 3m (10ft) across on stems as long. Good soil with steady moisture, by a pond or stream perhaps, and a great deal of space, is all you need to enjoy this magnificent plant.
Cultivation:
Sow seed in containers in a coldframe. Gentle bottom heat can improve germination, 16-20°C (60-70°F) Grow on in any good moist garden soil. Mulch the large crowns with the leaves in regions where winter temperatures are likely to drop below -5°C (20°F) A heavy mulch can help these plants survive -17°C (0°F) For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant.
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