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A large, herbaceous perennial spreading to create dense clumps. See cultivation notes for further advice. killipiana, but these are not hardy in most gardens. insignis and G. These rules do not apply to G. Existing plants in gardens do not have to be removed, but any excess material should be disposed of either by burning on site or taking to a waste processing centre. They are banned from sale and gardeners already growing these plants should undertake measures to prevent spread beyond their garden and ensure correct disposal of plants. _ cryptica – it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild. Strict rules apply in the UK for Gunnera tinctoria and G. _ cryptica are considered invasive and should not be cultivated. Gunnera tinctoria / G. Cylindrical clusters 50cm tall and 10cm across made up of tiny, red-brown flowers appear in summer, followed by tiny, green fruit suffused with red. The rounded leaves are 1-2m long, deeply lobed, with prickly stems.

About the genus

Gunnera may be evergreen or herbaceous rhizomatous perennials, and range from small creeping plants to very large with huge leaves. The flowers are small, borne in narrow panicles or spikes and may be followed by small berry-like fruits

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