Gunnera manicata Hibiscus the shiny foliage is also

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

triangular flowers

slowly suckering

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

since the tuber will grow significantly while the leaf is up

Gunnera manicata Hibiscus the shiny foliage is alsoYou'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