Gunnera manicata - Mammoetblad (20)

Hoogte: 250 cm.
Bloeit: jul-aug
Type: HP
Winterhard in: zones 6-9 (-10 C)

Het blad is enorm groot, rond met ingesneden randen. De bloei bestaat uit roodgroene aren aan de basis van de plant.

Zaai-instructies : Kiemt in 6-9 mnd, 25-27C.
Plant-instructies : Vochtige, vruchtbare grond / halfschaduw

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Description:

These magnificent, big, bold perennials grow enormous leaves. These can become the ultimate conservation piece and children and adults love to be photographed in front of it. Where winters are mild, the leaves will last more than 1 year but in colder climates the leaves die-back to the roots in winter.

Height: 250 cm.

Flowers: jul-aug

Type: HP

Hardy in: zones 6-9 (-10 C)

Sowing instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 25-27C. Slow to germinate. Keep the seed compost very moist, but never saturated, at all times and the temperature high.

Planting instructions: Moist, fertile soil in partial shade

Warning: Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Plant has spines or sharp edges