New Zealand burr. A creeping evergreen with glaucous blue leaves. Round flowerheads followed by reddish brown burrs late summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Acaena caesiiglauca
A creeping evergreen with glaucous blue leaves. Round flowerheads followed by reddish brown burrs late summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Acaena |
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Species | caesiiglauca |
Varietry | |
Common Name | New Zealand burr |
Flower Colour | red-brown |
Soil | Light |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue |
Flowers From | June, September |
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 | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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