blue goose leaf
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A vigorous, evergreen perennial producing pinnate leaves, to 8cm long, grey-blue with 9-13 leaflets. Spherical white flowerheads are followed by dark red burrs to 2cm across, with pinkish-red spines in midsummer
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue goose leaf (Acaena saccaticupula)
- Genus
- Acaena
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blue goose leaf
Distribution map
New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue goose leaf
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blue goose leaf care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningPull out rooted stems to restrict its spread
Propagation
PropagationPlease see cultivation notes
Growing
GrowingThis plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act (Northern Ireland) as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN NORTHERN IRELAND Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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