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February 27th, 2006, 09:11 PM
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Gunnera invasion
Has any one read that article about Gunnera Tinctoria in New Zealand?
I had no idea how invasive they were. I'm not growing any, but it was still interesting to see the problems they are having with a plant that many people would like to have. They are talking of banning many of the large leaf varieties including G.Manicata (which I do have).
http://www.doc.govt.nz/Publications/...DF/drds210.pdf
I realise its a long address, Has anyone heard of the same sort of invasive problems here yet?
Carol Ja
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February 27th, 2006, 09:48 PM
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Re: Gunnera invasion
Wrong climate. Not even fully hardy here.
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February 28th, 2006, 09:28 AM
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Re: Gunnera invasion
Does that apply to the seeds to?
Carol Ja
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February 28th, 2006, 02:49 PM
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Re: Gunnera invasion
Sure, seeds too, if I understand you correctly. The reason for caution in labelling something invasive is that invasiveness tends to be local or regional.
It's safe to plant locally.
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March 4th, 2006, 04:56 PM
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Re: Gunnera invasion
Still, interesting article, did you read it?
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March 6th, 2006, 12:00 AM
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Re: Gunnera invasion
Had a look at it just now - some amazing (and sad) pictures of its invasiveness along the coasts.
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