DINOSAUR FOOD SEEDS aka Giant Rhubarb or Giant Gunnera
Gunnera species
Amazing perennials with giant leaves up to 4-8 feet across - Needs constantly moist, boggy soil, high humidity and mild summer weather - The ultimate conversation piece for experienced plant collectors
Photo 1: Gunnera manicata in flower (at the base of plant). Photo 2: shows ripening fruit.
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These magnificent, big, bold perennials grow up to 8 feet tall with enormous leaves that can grow 4-8 feet across. Grown well these can become the ultimate conservation piece and children and adults love to be photographed in front of it. Where winters are mild, the leaves will last more than 1 year but in colder climates the leaves die-back to the roots in winter. Needs high humidity and moist soil and thrives next to streams or pools. Best in mild summer areas, it is rarely successful in hot or dry climates. Winter hardy to zone 7.
Left and Center Photos by Stan Shebs, at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Right photo by www.biolib.de, author unknown.
PR04901 FRILLED DINOSAUR FOOD SEEDS
Gunnera tinctoria
Grows to about 6 feet tall with huge frilled leaves that reach 4-6 feet across. Needs high humidity and moist soil and thrives next to streams or pools. Best in cool summer areas, it is rarely successful in hot or dry climates. Winter hardy to zone 7.
How to Plant DINOSAUR FOOD Seeds
Sow seeds in peat pots or cell packs, press into soil, lightly cover. Kept at 75-80° F., germination is irregular over 30 to 90 days. Using bottom-heat and a humidity dome is highly reccomended.