Gunnera sp from Mexico in the NYBG greenhouse
Sunset®: 4-6,14-17,20-24,28,31-32
AHS: 12-7
USDA: 7-10
Heat Tolerance: Questionable, needs to be planted in a humid location
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Stream sides of southern Brazil, Colombia
Growth Habits: Rhizomatous slow-growing perennial, 6 feet tall, 10 feet spread (1.8 m by 3 m)
Watering Needs: Keep soil moist
Propagation: Seeds in fall or spring
The Gunnera gets new set of dull green, prickly, 5-feet long leaves (1.5 m) in spring
Blooming Habits:
The flowers of the Gunnera manicata come in tiny spikes in early summer. They are followed by small red fruits.
Culture:
Grow the Gunnera in moist fertile soil. In colder areas, mulch the crown in winter to protect it from freezing.
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