LEONTOPODIUM alpinum

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LEONTOPODIUM alpinum

Edelweiss
Select Item No. LA100

Quantitative Restriction

1 Portion contains 20-250 seeds depending on value and size.
Please switch to gram for larger quantities.



Plant Description

Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: European Mountains
Special Features: Fuzzy grey-green foliage and densely pubescent, pure white star-like flowers. Full sun in cool summer climates to semi-shade elsewhere.
Historical: Who can forget Maria von Trapp (Julie Andrews) and the song, Edelweiss, in the movie, The Sound of Music?
 
Basic Colour: (white / cream)
Flower Colour: white
Natural Flowering Period: July - September
 
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4 - Z7
Foliage: grey-green and fuzzy, white felt-like
Growth Habit: clumping / compact
Height with Flowers: 15 cm
Spacing between Plants: 20 cm
Soil Requirements: well-drained / average
Location:
Usage: for the rock garden / suitable for cutting
Portion weight: 0.018 Gram
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0.11111 Gram
Seeds per Gram
(does not correspond to the number of plants!):
9000
Gram to get 1000 plants
(if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity):
1 Gram
Sowing Rates/Trays: 8 per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128 / 288
Sowing Direction:

(4) These are very tiny seeds which should be mixed with finest sand or talcum for an even sowing. Do not cover with compost, only press them in gently. Irrigate from the bottom or with a hand-sprayer, so that the seeds will not be washed away.

(15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Best Sowing Date
(northern Hemisphere, Field condition):
Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 4 - 8 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Potting: 6 - 10 weeks
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2")
Fertilizer: Light (100-150 ppm)
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