Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Acaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich'

Synonym(s): Acaena 'Copper Carpet' Common Name: 'New Zealand burr'

Globular whitish flowers followed by lots of little red burrs are produced above a low mat of attractive foliage, which is an unusual colour of grey-bronze. Jul-Aug. H5cm S50cm.

£5.50

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Care Instructions

Grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Useful ground cover between paving stones as it tolerates being trodden on but in borders its creeping habit means it can be invasive.Good used as ground cover between grasses. 

  • Alpines
  • Good for ground cover
  • Good for seaside
  • Award of Garden Merit
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • White flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for spring
  • Good for summer
  • 0cm to 30cm
Plant No: 5

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871