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Common name New Zealand burr Family rosaceae Life cycle perennial (Z4-10) Flowers red burrs (summer) Size 4" Light sun-part shade Cultural notes well-drained soil From seed germinate at room temperature detailed seed-starting info below This plant's attractions are evergreen silvery blue foliage and red burr flowers. I hope I get to see those burrs - so far, I haven't been too successful keeping acaenas alive. This species, which I grew from seed in 2004, failed to overwinter except for one plant - pictured here. It is set in the raised bed in our side garden - should get good drainage, yet fairly reliable moisture. Keeping my fingers crossed. Update: it did not survive. I think I'll give up on acaenas for the time being.

This plant used to grow in our garden, but it slipped away...

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photo showing blue-green foliage

Seed-starting details for this plant

2004. Seed from '03 trade. Baggy 65F (60%G, 8d)

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