Gunnera manicata Hibiscus 'Lola' especially so with its

'Lola' especially so with its great height (about 6') and brilliant orange flowers

the shiny foliage is also deeply ribbed as well as ruffled along the edges

slowly suckering

After rain in summer and early fall

Each flower is highlighted by a bright yellow eye-zone and small cinnamon spots

Gunnera manicata Hibiscus 'Lola' especially so with itsYou've seen it in all the English gardening books, you've seen it featured in landscape design magazines, and now you can kill one of your own. When properly grown, G. manicata can reach 10' tall with an equal spread. The giant thick leaves double as an umbrella for the entire family. Remember killing gunnera at least three times is an official right of passage before you qualify as a true plant nerd. This holy grail of plant nuts everywhere needs a