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New Zealand Burr 'Kupferteppich'

Acaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich'

Illustration of New Zealand Burr 'Kupferteppich'

New Zealand Burr 'Kupferteppich' is a perennial for edging, groundcover, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam or sandy soil, flowering varies by climate.

TypePerennial
Mature height10 cm
Spread60 cm
Aspectfull sun to partial shade
FoliageEvergreen
HardinessUSDA 6a-9b, RHS H4
Pollinator-friendlyNo
Pet-safeNot confirmed

Where to use it in a border

At around 10 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 60 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 6a to 9b and rated H4 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, evergreen plants.

Border Builder uses New Zealand Burr 'Kupferteppich''s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

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Flowering through the year

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Worth knowing

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

Coastal Modern