{"product_id":"40x-acaena-microphylla-kupferteppich-↕10-25cm-o9cm","title":"40x Acaena Kupferteppich - Bronze Ground Cover - 10-25cm - Ø9cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' - Bronze New Zealand Bur Ground Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial ground cover with distinctive bronze-green foliage. This low-growing plant reaches heights of 10-25cm, making it perfect for rock gardens, pathways, and border planting where traditional grass struggles to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile ground cover produces spherical, reddish-brown flowers from June to September, followed by bright red burrs that persist into autumn. The pinnate leaves are divided into 9-15 rounded leaflets with an attractive copper-bronze tone that intensifies in autumn. The foliage remains semi-evergreen throughout winter, providing year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' thrives in both full sun and partial shade positions, making it adaptable to various garden locations. This hardy perennial tolerates exposed sites and performs best in well-drained soil with good drainage. Once established, it requires minimal watering and maintenance. Plant 9-12 plants per square meter for optimal coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mat-forming ground cover spreads through runners to create dense coverage that suppresses weeds naturally. The plant tolerates light foot traffic, making it suitable for planting between paving stones and stepping stones. Use it to fill bare spots under trees, on slopes for erosion control, or as a low-maintenance alternative to traditional lawn grass in difficult areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWildlife Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe summer flowers attract bees and other pollinators to your garden. The decorative red burrs provide visual interest and ornamental value from late summer through autumn. This New Zealand native is frost-hardy to -23°C (Zone 6), ensuring reliable performance in cold climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e40-Pack Bulk Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bulk pack of 40 plants provides excellent value for larger landscaping projects. Each plant arrives in a 9cm recyclable growing pot, ready for immediate planting. Space plants approximately 10cm apart for faster coverage or up to 30cm apart for more economical planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We grow in a natural way and only intervene when necessary, which can sometimes cause the plant to show minor imperfections. These often recover in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long lasting. They are supplied in recyclable growing pots and are shipped directly from our nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56020053590340,"sku":"46856","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/8020\/6585\/files\/thumbnail_2000_9a4c87cf-a5c1-4b05-9502-66bfbd914694.jpg?v=1764264447","url":"https:\/\/plantgift.eu\/pl\/products\/40x-acaena-microphylla-kupferteppich-%e2%86%9510-25cm-o9cm","provider":"Plant Gift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}