New Zealand bur [3]

Requires moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of The Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order (1985), as amended, as an invasive non-native species. While this does not prevent it from being sold or being grown in gardens in Northern Ireland, the RHS encourages those that do grow it to take great care with managing it and with disposing of unwanted material. The RHS also encourages gardeners in Northern Ireland to find alternative plants to grow to those listed on Schedule 9. For suggested alternative plants see the Plantlife/RHS guide, Gardening without harmful invasive plants

Cut back old flower stems after flowering

Propagate by seed in containers in an open frame in autumn. Separate rooted stems as a result of layering from the parent plant in autumn or early spring. Take softwood cuttings in late spring

Generally trouble free

Generally trouble free