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

Acaena caesiiglauca

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

Very flat mats of pretty, pale mint green foliage with green burrs which mature to a copper-red. Jul-Aug. H5cm S50cm.

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, or as an edging plant but can be invasive in borders due to its creeping habit.

  • Alpines
  • Good for ground cover
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Good for summer
  • 0cm to 30cm
Plant No: 6

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