Gunnera hamiltonii (Hamilton’s gunnera) — Herbaceous perennial, Rhizomatous

Overview

Gunnera hamiltonii is a plant with a herbaceous perennial, rhizomatous habit in the genus Gunnera, part of the Gunneraceae family, with large, lobed, green foliage. Gunnera hamiltonii grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include architectural specimens and waterside planting.

About

Gunnera hamiltonii (Hamilton’s gunnera) is a herbaceous perennial in the Gunneraceae family, known for its large, lobed green foliage. This rhizomatous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing, sheltered positions with moist, well-drained loam or sandy soil of acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for architectural planting or waterside locations. The plant flowers in spring and remains of interest through winter. Propagation can be achieved by seed or basal leaf cuttings, with watering recommended during establishment.

About the genus

Gunnera is the sole genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Gunneraceae, which contains 63 species. Some species in this genus, namely those in the subgenus Panke, have extremely large leaves. Species in the genus are variously native to Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, Papuasia, Hawaii, insular Southeast Asia, eastern Africa, and Madagascar.

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