Acaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' (New Zealand burr 'Kupferteppich')

Botanical name

Acaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich'

Other names

New Zealand burr 'Kupferteppich', New Zealand bur 'Kupferteppich', Rosy-spined New Zealand bur 'Kupferteppich', Acaena microphylla 'Copper Carpet', Acaena microphylla 'Purple Carpet'

Genus

Acaena Acaena

Variety or Cultivar

'Kupferteppich' _ 'Kupferteppich' is vigorous, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with pinnate, bronze-green leaves divided into rounded leaflets, and, in midsummer, spherical, reddish-brown flower heads followed by bright red burrs.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat Forming

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Colour

Flower

Reddish-brown in Summer

Foliage

Bronze-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

General care

Pruning

Pull out roots to restrict the plant's spread.

Propagation

Divide and replant in early spring, or sow seeds in an open frame or cold greenhouse between early autumn and spring.

Propagation methods

Division

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Acaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' (New Zealand burr 'Kupferteppich') will reach a height of 0.05m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Gravel, Containers, Between paving stones, Banks and Slopes, Rock

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade. May be invasive so suitable between paving stones. Tolerates foot traffic.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Acaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' (New Zealand burr 'Kupferteppich')

Common pest name

grape ground pearl

Scientific pest name

Margarodes vitis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

5

General biosecurity comments

Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Acaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' (New Zealand burr 'Kupferteppich')

Common pest name

Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance

Scientific pest name

Hoplolaimus spp.

Type

Nematode

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Acaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' (New Zealand burr 'Kupferteppich')

Common pest name

Scientific pest name

Orgyia thyellina

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous moth pest from Eastern Asia which could be damaging to broadleaf and coniferous species if introduced to the UK; as well as having human health impacts. The main pathway is likely to be on goods (including non-plant material) imported from Eastern Asia and awareness raising with the main industry sectors is recommended.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/