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Acaena saccaticupula 'Blue Haze'
Very flat spreading native bidibidi. It will grow to form a mat of small, pale blue leaves. Pinkish balls of flowers. Prefers soils that do not dry out, grows in sun or shade. Hardy to cold. Great amongst paving stones and boulders. It is quick growing and always looks good. Grows naturally in the South Island, east of the Alps form subalpine to high alpine. In open but sheltered sites.
Genus
Acaena
Species
saccaticupula
Cultivar
'Blue Haze'
Common name
Bidi-bidi
Family name
Rosaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
10 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in sandy soils / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Indigenous / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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