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.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Acaena |
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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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Maintenance | |
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