Gunnera manicata - Giant rhubarb

continental : These plants prefer a sunny location, where they can enjoy direct solar rays even throughout the whole day,
These plants don't feel endangered by the cold weather, therefore they are grown as garden plants.

alpine : Let's grow the the Gunnera manicata in a sunny place, with direct solar light.
The Gunnera manicata is a garden plant, which doesn’t need to be protected during the hotter months.

mediterranean : Plant which needs a few hours a day of solar light.
Let’s plant the the Gunnera manicata in the garden, because it’s a garden plant, which can stand the cold.

continental : Water regularly, every 0-1 weeks, wetting the soil deep down, but waiting for the substratum to dry completely between a watering and the other; avoid leaving stagnant water. Usually are used.

alpine : We suggest regular watering with about every 1-2 weeks, waiting for the soil to dry between one time and the other.

mediterranean : Every 0-0 weeks we should intervene with water, irrigating the soil only if it is dry; we suggest avoiding water stagnations by using .

Feed Gunnera manicata : Summer fertilizations should be regular, using a fertilizer for flowering plants, to mix to the irrigating water, every 10-15 days; it’s also possible to use a granular slow release fertilizer, with an action which lasts 3-4 months.

Adversity Gunnera manicata : Summer treatments should be applied only in cases of displayed infesting; a dry climate favours the development of ticks and rust. During this period of the year, since there are many useful insects in the garden, it is advisable to avoid using wide-range products, favouring the use of specific products against each type of parasite. Let’s apply the treatments during early morning or evening hours.