Brazilian Rhubarb
(Gunnera manicata)

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Not drought tolerant at all this is a waterside plant that may be suitable for a wet greywater area. Amazing form includes leaves up to 2m across. Leaves must be removed over Winter. Used as part of the water feature for the Melbourne Flower Show 2011

Type
Exotic
Maintenance
High
Container
Zero
Size
Medium Trees & shrubs 3 - 7 metres
Root size
Less than 2.5m (safe)
Foliage
Evergreen
Zones
Moist temperate with hot summers, Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers, Winter rains with dry summers
Tolerances
Frost
Regions
Central Highlands Garden, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2011
Shade levels
Sun/shade
Flowering seasons
Summer