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Acaena magellanica
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Stekelnootje. Good mat forming mat forming that only. The average size is 10 cm. The flower colour is greenish. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is June - August.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 3.3.4.1

Explanation of the first digit : General location : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a sunny, but somewhat cool place.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Faster growing, silvery-gray or gray-green plants.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Ground-cover plant. Does not tolerate other plants well.

Color : wit

Flowering period : july - august

Size approx. : 10 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 9

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Botanische Tuin Fort Hoofddijk Utrecht

Date taken : 23.03.2014

Family : Rosaceae


© first picture : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands

© picture 2 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Botanische Tuin Fort Hoofddijk Utrecht

© picture 3 : Th. Ploeger & Zn.