Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Leontopodium
'Blossom of Snow'
edelweiss
Leontopodium 'Blossom of Snow' brings the quiet romance of the Alps into the garden, without demanding a mountaineering expedition to appreciate it. This charming edelweiss forms neat clumps of narrow, grey-green leaves, their softly felted texture providing a cool, silvery foil for summer colour. Above the foliage, prolific heads of white flowers appear, each one framed by star-shaped white bracts that give Leontopodium 'Blossom of Snow' its distinctive, snow-dusted look. Compact, refined and full of character, it is a lovely choice for rock gardens, gravel planting, raised beds or the front of a sunny border, where its pale tones can catch the light.
Best in full sun and sharply drained soil, Leontopodium 'Blossom of Snow' is happiest where conditions are lean rather than lush, so there is no need to fuss over it too much. Its crisp white bracts and muted foliage combine beautifully with thyme, alpine pinks, dwarf grasses and other drought-tolerant perennials, creating a naturalistic scheme with a touch of mountain poise. Leontopodium 'Blossom of Snow' also works well in containers, particularly with gravel mulch to keep the crown dry and show off the foliage. Elegant rather than showy, Leontopodium alpinum 'Blossom of Snow' offers lasting texture, pollinator-friendly flowers and a cool, collected beauty that feels wonderfully timeless.
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Plant profile
Plant calendar
Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Leontopodium nivale subsp. alpinum 'Blossom of Snow' ('Berghman')
- Flower colour
- White, cream
- Established height
- 20-50cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Clump-forming
Upright - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green, silver
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 6 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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