Gunnera Manicata

[derrick]

What to do with flower spike and seeds ?

[DiCasS]

I'd leave them on then cut off in Spring, you never know you might have a few seeds germinate.

I've never tried it but have read they are quite difficult to germinate, but after leaving mine on over Winter, I had little ones come up about six feet away, the other side of my pond in between the cracks of edging stones.

Di

[derrick]

DiCasS I think the seeds need high temps to germinate thanks for the info

[Conifers]

If nothing else, they're probably good bird seed for attracting wildlife

[derrick]

Lots of seeds on it should feed the birds Cordy

[flounder]

There was a thread on this quite a few moons ago, can't for the life of me find it or remember who started it
All I remember is the whole flower spike being laid flat in a polystyrene box....or something, some sort of propagation vessel. It was entitled guess what these seedlings are or similar.
Maybe some ones grey matter can fathom out what I mean?

[Blairs]

DiCasS I think the seeds need high temps to germinate thanks for the info

DiCasS is right, they can self germinate, esp in gravel paths as it is humid and warm. If you get seed then scatter some near the plant.