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Beginner
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1m
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0.02m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Acaena microphylla
Other names: Rosy-spined New Zealand burr, New Zealand burr
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Genus: Acaena
Species: A. microphylla - A. microphylla is an evergreen perennial with prostrate rooting stems and small, pinnate leaves tinged bronze when young. Globular whitish flower-heads on short stems, followed by attractive reddish burrs 2.5cm in width.
Acaena microphylla is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Bronze in Spring; Green in All seasons
Fruit: Dark-red in Autumn
Habit: Mat Forming
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop), Galanthus 'Bertram Anderson' (Snowdrop 'Bertram Anderson')
Acaena microphylla (New Zealand burr) will reach a height of 0.02m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Ground Cover, Containers, Rock, Between paving stones
Cultivation: Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates foot traffic. May be invasive in borders.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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