Shrubs

Gunnera tinctoria (Chilean Rhubarb)

Gunnera tinctoria

Also known as Chilean Rhubarb

$38.95

Size

SunPart shade
💧WaterHigh
🌡Zones7-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Gunnera tinctoria (Chilean Rhubarb), 'Chilean Rhubarb', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Gunnera tinctoria is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Gunnera tinctoria
Common name
Chilean Rhubarb
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
5-7 ft tall × 6-8 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring to summer
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in consistently moist to wet, humus-rich soil in a sheltered spot. Tolerates boggy conditions well. In zone 9a, fold dead foliage over the crown in late fall to insulate the growing point from frost. Remove and compost old foliage in spring before new growth emerges. Water abundantly during the growing season.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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