Plant Information

Gunnera prorepens

Plant Type: NZ Native
Plant Size: 50mm high x mat forming
General Information

The word Gunnera conjures up images of a giant lout of a plant that look like it could easily be sheltering a Tyrannosaurus Rex but this Gunnera is a little, unassuming, NZ native groundcover.

Features:  Long thick red fruit that rise about 50mm above mat forming brownish/bronze leaves

Uses:  To spread around rocks and soften the edges of a natural looking water feature.  Mass planted as a replacement for lawn in a shady garden under a tree

Combinations:  Acorus 'Mini Green', Asplenium bulbiferum, Phormium 'Jack Spratt'

Care:  Minimal care required

Availability:  Available for purchase through our associated plant nursery

Planting Conditions
Full Sun Dry
Part Shade Yes Moist Yes
Shade Yes Wet Yes
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