Leontopodium alpinum - P13

Description
The Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) is a cushion-forming perennial that produces silvery-white, star-shaped flowers from June to August. Its lanceolate leaves are silvery in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Edelweiss is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Leontopodium alpinum ssp. nivale.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Edelweiss are silvery, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Edelweiss has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-forming.

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.

Tasks
- Fertilising: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: From September to October - Sowing outdoors: From March to June.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Leontopodium alpinum forms star-shaped, silvery-white flowers from June.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, bed edging, pruning, alpine garden