Leontopodium alpinum

Sowing method: March-July. Seeds germinate quickly, keep evenly moist (not wet) at ± 20°C. Only thinly cover the seeds and lightly press them down. Move to a light and cooler place immediately after emergence.

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Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May
• June
• July

Harvesting time:

• Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Felted whitish-grey flowers
• Origin: Europe, Alpine Region
• Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: N/A
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Advanced

• Latin: Leontopodium alpinum
• Dutch: Edelweiss
• Also known as: Alpine flower
• English: Edelweiss

• All year round