creeping gunnera
Gunnera prorepens | creeping gunnera
This herbaceous perennial, is an excellent ground cover forming a spreading mound of purple-green leaves that hug the ground. In spring, small, bright red flower spikes emerge, ripening into prominent fruit spikes that adorn the plant for weeks. A versatile plant it typically grows to 20 cm tall and 60 cm wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade on sites that don't dry out. It's tolerant of moderate frost and heavy soils, making it ideal for planting beside water features, as a ground cover, in borders, hanging baskets, or at the base of larger shrubs.
typical habitat.
streamsides
bog margin
lake margin
wetland
valley forest
swamp forest
drainage.
wet
moist
sun.
full sun
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 20cm
width | 60cm
pollinators calendar.
flowering | October - November
fruiting | December – February
did you know?
In the garden, Gunnera prorepens is a surprisingly vigorous yet low-maintenance plant. Despite its delicate appearance, it's an excellent, easily managed spreader. It will creep around other plantings, covering several square meters if allowed, but is simple to keep in check if space is limited.