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    I bought a gunnera last year and it has survived our winter in the garden. Just wanted everyone else to know so that they may have the confidence to get one.
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    Yup mine survived as well, as did my tree ferns and fig tree, really very surprised but happy.
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    Yep, mine survived for the last few years right out in the open without any protection whatsoever.
    We have a stream that runs through our proprty and I came across one that is underneath some trees and grows huge.
    Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.

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    has anyone seen the Gunnera at Dunrobin?
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    They have gunnera for sale at Castletown. They didn't last year, mind you he does try new things there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Victoria View Post
    has anyone seen the Gunnera at Dunrobin?
    Yep, amazing isn't it? Hope mine grows even half that size.

    I have a Fatsia just stuck right out in the open ground here too and even thats doing really well. The wind batters it in the new year a tad but it comes back with a vengence.
    Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.

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