Sarcopoterium spinosum
Poterium spinosum, Thorny burnet, Prickly burnet, Brushwood, Hedgehog heath
Sarcopoterium Sarcopoterium
S. spinosum - S. spinosum is a tender, compact, dense, mound-forming, evergreen subshrub with thorny branches bearing small, ovate, hairy, mid- to bright green leaves and spike-like racemes of tiny, bright pink flowers in spring followed by red fruit.
Sarcopoterium spinosum is: Evergreen
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Dense
Bright-pink in Spring
Mid-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy habit. Pruning group 8
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Sarcopoterium spinosum (Thorny burnet) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Rock, Mediterranean, Gravel, Coastal, Beds and borders
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect from excessive winter wet. Protect from frost in cold areas or overwinter indoors.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Sarcopoterium spinosum
Poterium spinosum, Thorny burnet, Prickly burnet, Brushwood, Hedgehog heath
Sarcopoterium Sarcopoterium
S. spinosum - S. spinosum is a tender, compact, dense, mound-forming, evergreen subshrub with thorny branches bearing small, ovate, hairy, mid- to bright green leaves and spike-like racemes of tiny, bright pink flowers in spring followed by red fruit.
Evergreen
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Dense
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Bright-pink in Spring
Mid-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy habit. Pruning group 8
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Sarcopoterium spinosum (Thorny burnet) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Rock, Mediterranean, Gravel, Coastal, Beds and borders
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect from excessive winter wet. Protect from frost in cold areas or overwinter indoors.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9
Sarcopoterium spinosum (Thorny burnet)
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Sarcopoterium spinosum (Thorny burnet)
Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance
Hoplolaimus spp.
Nematode
Absent
2
4
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.
Sarcopoterium spinosum (Thorny burnet)
Orgyia thyellina
Insect
Absent
3
3
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.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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