Small-Leaved Burnet
Small-Leaved Burnet
Acaena microphylla
Acaena microphylla
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- Low-maintenance perennial perfect for borders, rock gardens and walls.
- Compact, small-leaved foliage provides a delicate, textural focal point.
- Spring to summer blooms add seasonal color to sunny spots.
- Sunny, drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soils.
- Eye-catching leaves and versatile backdrop for mixed plantings.
Acaena microphylla Small-Leaved Burnet is a compact, evergreen perennial with soft, rounded leaflets and a neat, low-growing habit. Its foliage fans out to form a charming green splash in any plant trio, bringing a gentle texture to the scene.
This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny, well-drained spots, maintaining color and structure through seasons. It stays resilient under changing conditions and requires minimal fuss for steady growth.
With its easy-to-grow nature and steady vigor, this species is a reliable choice for gardeners seeking a natural, enduring presence in the landscape.
Care and Watering
Acaena microphylla thrives in well-drained soil; water moderately and avoid waterlogged roots. It tolerates drought once established and prefers to dry slightly between drinks.
Location
Plant in full sun to light shade; ideal for rock gardens, borders, or containers where drainage is good and airflow is ample.
Maintenance
Minimal maintenance: remove dead foliage in early spring and mulch lightly to conserve moisture. Division is optional and only every few years.
Tips
Apply a light mulch, skip rich fertilizer, and propagate by division in spring for a fuller hedge-like look.
The Acaena microphylla Stekelnootje, with its fine, glossy foliage, provides a refined texture in borders and rock gardens. Its compact growth forms a striking carpet, ideal as a contrast to irregular stones and larger perennials.
Due to its subtle flowering and striking leaves, it works beautifully in combination with spring-flowering and summer-flowering plants, and visually enhances every rock and wall garden.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 9 to 12 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Evergreen., Rotting plant., Ground cover. |
| Flower color | White |
| Leaf color | Green, Brown |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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