Edelweiss

Leontopodium alpinum

A beautiful little alpine plant suited to cooler climates. Much loved for its unusual bright white star-shaped flowers above silvery green. One for the adventurous gardener keen to try something unique in the plant world. It requires light for germination so do not cover the seeds with soil.

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Edelweiss

A beautiful little alpine plant suited to cooler climates. Much loved for its unusual bright white star-shaped flowers above silvery green. One for the adventurous gardener keen to try something unique in the plant world. It requires light for germination so do not cover the seeds with soil.

Growing Information

Seed Sowing
Sow method: Sow direct

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Germination: 85
Sow distance: 20cm
Growing Needs
Light: Full Sun/Part shade
Water: seasonal watering
Growing weeks: 52

The number of growing weeks required to reach harvest stage. Of particular importance for Cool climate gardeners.

Plant Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial

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Height: 25cm
Width: 20cm
Flower colour: Silver

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$6.50

Plant orders:
1-14 plants: $11.95
15+ plants: $21.95

seeds can be added for no additional charge

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$10.95

seeds can be added for no additional charge

Plants with any other combination of hardware, books, bulbs or tubers:
1-14 plants: $22.90
15+ plants: $32.90

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