Edelweiss 'Alpine Glory'

planting site / location:
half-shaded
planting distance:
25 cm
soil / fertilisation:
Prefers chalky, permeable soil without waterlogging
watering:
Keep it moisturised, avoid waterlogging.
For centuries Edelweiss stir the blood of any mountain lover looking at the beautiful white flowers. The blossoms are surrounded radially by white bracts and form the typical appearance of the Edelweiss. 'Watzmann' blooms medium early, branches well and therefore grows a multitude of silver-white flowers.


german term: Edelweiss
botanical termn: Leontopodium alpinum
plant height: 20 cm
life cycle: perennial
flowering season: May - June
flower colour: Silver-white
use: Rockeries and beds, suitable for cutting
colour palette: green