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Leontopodium nivale subsp. alpinum 'Matterhorn' (Edelweiss 'Matterhorn')
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1 hour care
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per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Leontopodium nivale subsp. alpinum 'Matterhorn'
Other names
Edelweiss 'Matterhorn', Snow flower 'Matterhorn', Himalayan edelweiss 'Matterhorn', Leontopodium alpinum 'Matterhorn'
Genus
Leontopodium Leontopodium
Variety or Cultivar
'Matterhorn' _ 'Matterhorn' is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with linear to narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and cream to pale yellow flower heads surrounded by prominent, felted, white bracts.
Leontopodium nivale subsp. alpinum 'Matterhorn' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Leontopodium nivale subsp. alpinum 'Matterhorn' (Edelweiss 'Matterhorn') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Gravel, Garden edging, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained acid-free soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Apply a dry mulch in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Leontopodium nivale subsp. alpinum 'Matterhorn'
Other names
Edelweiss 'Matterhorn', Snow flower 'Matterhorn', Himalayan edelweiss 'Matterhorn', Leontopodium alpinum 'Matterhorn'
Genus
Leontopodium Leontopodium
Variety or Cultivar
'Matterhorn' _ 'Matterhorn' is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with linear to narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and cream to pale yellow flower heads surrounded by prominent, felted, white bracts.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Leontopodium nivale subsp. alpinum 'Matterhorn' (Edelweiss 'Matterhorn') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Gravel, Garden edging, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained acid-free soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Apply a dry mulch in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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