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Warwickshire, United Kingdom

morning everyone I saw this plant in a scene in Emmerdale I couldn't believe the size of the leaves does anyone have any idea what it could be. they are like rhubarb leaves but don't think it is that




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its a Gunnera.
they can get huge, depending on the species.

12 Sep, 2016

 

Yup definitely Gunnera, would need a better photo to i.d.

12 Sep, 2016

 

Hi, agree it's a Gunnera, most likely to be G manicata, thereis another species which gets to roundabout the same size, but is only frost hardy, whilst manicata is borderline fully hardy, Derek.

12 Sep, 2016

 

thank you all for your replies now I know what the plant is.I have a nice little spot for one in my garden that will accommodate it nicely

13 Sep, 2016

 

My 6foot something husband is dwarfed by gunnera
Amazing it makes all that growth each year!

13 Sep, 2016

How do I say thanks?

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