Alternative Names:
comm. Edelweiss
Narrative Description:
Originating in mountainous parts of China, with silvery-green matting foliage that produces star-shaped Edelwiess flowers covered in tiny hairs, providing a sensory treat.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun or partial shade in free draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
A versatile plant ideal for pots on the patio, in border fringes or raised beds.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Clump Forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
10 x 40 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Spring
Flower Colour:
white
Foliage Colour:
green
white
Flowering Time:
June - July
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Raised Bed
Ground Cover
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
Plant Care:
Family:
ASTERACEAE
Genus:
Leontopodium
Species:
souliei
Alternative Names:
comm. Edelweiss
Category:
Alpines
Recommended Pot Sizes:
Pot Spacing:
Typical time required from pot to sale:
20 weeks over Winter
14 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
Feeding Frequency:
Recommended pH:
Growth Regulation PGR:
Temperature During Production:
Temperature During Transport:
Available for Delivery:
February - November
Recommended Sales Window:
N/A
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 48/24 |
|---|---|
| Qty: | 6 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
|
100 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
|
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
