{"product_id":"gunnera-cryptica-perennial-plant-9cm-sale-prohibited-uk","title":"Gunnera cryptica Perennial Plant 9cm+ – Not for Sale (Legally Restricted)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGunnera cryptica – Perennial Plants x 1 Pack (9cm+ Plants)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Important: Not Available for Sale Due to Legal Restrictions)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGunnera cryptica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a striking, architectural perennial known for its large, dramatic foliage and tropical appearance. It has historically been a favourite for damp gardens, pondsides, and exotic planting schemes. This listing represents a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esingle 9cm+ plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, formerly supplied as a strong, established perennial ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Regulatory Notice – No Longer Available for Sale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to changes in UK invasive‑species legislation,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGunnera cryptica can no longer be sold, traded, bought, or distributed\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is now included under the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order\u003c\/strong\u003e, which prohibits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelling or offering the plant for sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuying or acquiring the plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrading, swapping, gifting, or distributing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllowing it to spread into the wild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Over 9cm Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Full\/Part sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Moist and well-draining soil \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eHeight x Spread:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- 250 cm x 200cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- July - August\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means that although we previously offered\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGunnera cryptica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor purchase,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eit is now illegal to supply or obtain the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether commercially or privately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Restrictions Exist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe species has demonstrated an ability to naturalise and spread in the UK’s mild, wet climate. It competes with native flora and can disrupt ecosystems, especially in wetland and riverside habitats. The trading ban is in place to prevent further establishment in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing is provided\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efor reference only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThe plant is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot available\u003c\/strong\u003e, and no orders can be accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require advice about compliant alternatives, garden‑safe architectural perennials, or guidance on how to manage existing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGunnera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplants legally, I’m happy to help you create further listings or customer‑facing text.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dartana Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44629897085127,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5080\/6983\/products\/GUNMAN.jpg?v=1737909687","url":"https:\/\/dartanaplants.co.uk\/products\/gunnera-cryptica-perennial-plant-9cm-sale-prohibited-uk","provider":"Dartana Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}