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Gunnera magellanica

Gunnera magellanica
Devil's Strawberry

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Small but healthy specimen, should grow well.

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Gunnera magellanica is a good mat-forming ground cover for moist soil.
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

An amazing genus due to the disproportion between a tiny species, barely exceeding 1cm (0.4 in) in height, and one of the largest herbaceous plants in the world, and the very particular flowering they have in common. If we add to that the fact that some of them live more or less in symbiosis with an algae and that the presence of insects is essential to ensure the germination of the seeds of some others, once again, we have a glimpse of the immeasurable diversity of life.

A creeping plant, spreading through its stolons to form a good ground cover in moist soil, near a stream for example. The small round, shiny leaves are a miniature reproduction of those of G. manicata. The insignificant small flower  spikes, resemble that of a plantain gone wrong.

Gunnera magellanica in pictures

Gunnera magellanica (Flowering) Flowering
Gunnera magellanica (Foliage) Foliage
Gunnera magellanica (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time June to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour dark green
Foliage description Feuillage persistant jusqu'à -5°C, caduc en dessous.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Gunnera

Species

magellanica

Family

Gunneraceae

Other common names

Devil's Strawberry

Origin

South America

Product reference907311

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Planting and care

In mild regions the foliage remains during winter, elsewhere it disappears. In a cold climate, protection using dead leaves will be necessary. Plant it near the stream, in peaty and moist soil, together with Trollius pumilus and dwarf willows (Salix herbacea - Salix retusa).

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Pond edge
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions At the end of autumn, cut the leaves close to the ground and use them to protect the crown.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time November to December
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs protection
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