New Zealand burr. A fast -growing evergreen forming an apple-green mat with greenish burrs. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Acaena buchananii
A fast -growing evergreen forming an apple-green mat with greenish burrs.
Additional information
| Generic | Acaena |
|---|---|
| Species | buchananii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | New Zealand burr |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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