Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
Heterocentron
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Heterocentron
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Heterocentron
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Heterocentron
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Heterocentron
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Heterocentron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Haloragales
Myrtales
Family
Gunneraceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Gunnera
Heterocentron
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Rhubarb and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Spanish Shawl
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
