GUNNERA, UMBRELLA PLANT Gunnera insignis
A rare Gunnera growing up to 3m tall. The conical red flower clusters can grow up to 1 meter tall! The toothed, large umbrella-like leaves can grow up to 2m wide.
Type: Perennial
Hardiness zones: 9-11
Location: Sun or part sun
Height: 2-3 Meters, 7-10 feet!
Seeds per pack: 5
Germination: As with many perennials, these seeds require a period of moist cold to help them break dormancy. This is done by giving them a cold 'winter' period (artificial or natural), and then a warming to simulate 'spring', and time to grow! Here's how this can be done:
Obtain a planting container that has holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Place the seeds just under the surface of your growing medium, and water. Place your container in a cold area (but not freezing, perhaps a refrigerator) for 5-6 weeks. Once the cold period is completed, place the container at room temperature for them to germinate. Be sure to keep the soil moist during this entire germination period. Your seeds should appear a few weeks after bringing them into warmth.
