Gunnera manicata
An extremely large and impressive plant with a real presence in the garden. Huge attractive leaves can grow up to 1.8m (6ft) across. It prefers a moist location and is ideal for pond-side plantings. Gunnera manicate is now classed as a banned species and can no longer be sold or planted in the UK. Any exisiting plants must be prevented from spreading.
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- Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure: Sheltered
- Family: Gunneraceae
- Flower Colour : Brown, Red
- Flower Season: Summer
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Habit : Clump-forming
- Hardiness : H5 (Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters) -15 to -10C
- Moisture: Poorly-drained
- pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Season of Interest : Autumn, Spring, Summer
- Soil: Clay, Loam
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Height & Width: 250cm x 400cm
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CESSATION OF MAIL ORDER SERVICE
As of 1st July 2026, we will no longer be offering a mail order service. Orders received up to 30th June will be dispatched within 7-10 working days.
Our aim is to put more focus into our plant centre.
We can still help with sourcing plants for collection from our Langport plant centre. Simply email us your plant lists to [email protected] and we will contact you with prices and availability.
An extremely large and impressive plant with a real presence in the garden. Huge attractive leaves can grow up to 1.8m (6ft) across. It prefers a moist location and is ideal for pond-side plantings.
Gunnera manicate is now classed as a banned species and can no longer be sold or planted in the UK. Any exisiting plants must be prevented from spreading.
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