Acaena inermis 'Purpurea' - P9

Description
The Spineless Acaena 'Purpurea' (Acaena inermis) is a carpet-like, winter-green perennial that forms pink-white flowers from July to August. Decorative fruits develop from the flowers. Its pinnate leaves are purple-red in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and grows to a width of approx. 25 cm. The Spineless Acaena 'Purpurea' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * wintergreen

leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Spineless Acaena 'Purpurea' are purple-red, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Spineless Acaena 'Purpurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Carpet-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Acaena inermis 'Purpurea' forms pink-white flowers from July.

Fruit
The fruits of Acaena inermis 'Purpurea' are particularly decorative.

Use
Group planting, grave, ground cover