Description
Gunnera magellanica is a dwarf variety of Gunnera commonly known as The Devil’s Strawberry, due to the small berry-like fruit that it produces. This low growing mat forming herbaceous perennial native to South America has attractive glossy green crinkle-edged leaves that can grow up to 6 cm across. It forms attractive interwoven foliage creating a green version of a Greek mosaic. During the Summer months, tiny panicles of green flowers form, which develop into orange/red fruit.
This plant will grow rapidly when planted in dappled shade and in heavy damp soil or in the mud at the edge of a pond. It is ideal for bog gardens, ground cover, rock and waterside gardens.
