Leontopodium nivale subsp. alpinum
Leontopodium nivale subsp. alpinum, better known as Edelweiss, is an iconic alpine perennial renowned for its distinctive star-shaped white flowers and silvery-grey foliage. Native to the mountainous regions of central and southern Europe, it brings a touch of alpine charm to rockeries, gravel gardens and raised beds.
The unusual flower heads are surrounded by velvety white bracts, creating the famous woolly star appearance that has made Edelweiss a symbol of the Alps. Flowering from late spring into early summer, it provides unique texture and interest while contrasting beautifully with other alpine and drought-tolerant plants.
Thriving in full sun and sharply drained soil, Edelweiss is perfectly suited to rock gardens, troughs and dry borders. Once established, it is exceptionally hardy and tolerant of challenging growing conditions, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance alpine displays.
- Distinctive star-shaped white felted flowers
- Silvery-grey foliage provides year-round interest
- Ideal for rockeries, gravel gardens and alpine troughs
- Excellent drought tolerance once established
- Fully hardy and well suited to UK gardens
- Flowers in late spring and early summer
- Height 20cm - Spread 10cm
Edelweiss
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EAN code5060587214431
- Pot Size1L (13cm)
- AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees, Attractive to Butterflies & Moths
- Flower ColourWhite
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthApril, May, June
- Foliage ColourSilver
- Foliage TypeEvergreen
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Cottage & Informal Garden, Gravel Garden, Patio & Container, Rock Garden, Wildlife Garden
- Hardiness - RHS ratingH6 -20 to -15c. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height20cm
- Spread10cm
- MoistureWell-drained
- pHAlkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitClump-forming
- Plant TypeAlpine and Rockery Plant, Perennial
- Planting TypesBanks and Slopes, Borders and Beds, Ground Cover, Living Walls, Pots & Containers
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer
- Soil TypeChalk, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesEasy to Grow, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
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