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Leucogenes leontopodium (North Island edelweiss)
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0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.15m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Leucogenes leontopodium
Other names
North Island edelweiss
Genus
Leontopodium Leontopodium
Species
L. leontopodium - L. leontopodium is a cushion-forming, wood-based, evergreen perennial with silky, overlapping, oblong to lance-shaped, silvery, grey-green leaves and yellow flower heads with prominent, white, woolly bracts in summer.
Leucogenes leontopodium is: Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Yellow, White in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Leucogenes leontopodium (North Island edelweiss) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.15m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Greenhouse, Gravel, Containers, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but sharply-drained soil in full sun. Best in cool, humid climates; does not tolerate dry air in summer. Protect from wet, winter conditions. In an alpine house, grow in equal parts loam, coarse sand, & leaf mould.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Leucogenes leontopodium
Other names
North Island edelweiss
Genus
Leontopodium Leontopodium
Species
L. leontopodium - L. leontopodium is a cushion-forming, wood-based, evergreen perennial with silky, overlapping, oblong to lance-shaped, silvery, grey-green leaves and yellow flower heads with prominent, white, woolly bracts in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, White in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Leucogenes leontopodium (North Island edelweiss) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.15m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Greenhouse, Gravel, Containers, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but sharply-drained soil in full sun. Best in cool, humid climates; does not tolerate dry air in summer. Protect from wet, winter conditions. In an alpine house, grow in equal parts loam, coarse sand, & leaf mould.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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