Edelweiss – 30 Seeds – Green-Grey Lanceolate Leaves, Whitish Downy Plant, Distinctive Small Flowers.

Bring a piece of the Alps into your garden with our Edelweiss seeds, the flower symbolizing purity, resilience, and love for the mountains. These seeds are perfect for gardening enthusiasts who want to grow a rare and fascinating plant, capable of evoking breathtaking Alpine landscapes. Our selection of high-quality seeds is designed for those seeking not just a flower, but a true experience, guaranteeing high germination rates and accessible cultivation even for those without a high-altitude garden.

Edelweiss, whose botanical name is Leontopodium alpinum , is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is famous for its distinctive star-shaped inflorescence, which is actually not a single flower but a cluster of flower heads surrounded by white, woolly bracts that protect it from the cold and UV rays. Native to European mountain ranges, it grows wild on stony pastures and limestone cliffs at altitudes between 1,500 and 3,400 meters. The plant has a cushion-like growth habit and a moderate height, generally between 5 and 20 cm, which allows it to withstand strong high-altitude winds. Its growing cycle is perennial, and it flowers in the summer.

• Quantity of seeds: 50

• Botanical name: Leontopodium alpinum

• Plant type: Perennial

• Height: 5-20 cm

• Sowing period: February-April (in a protected seedbed) or spring (outdoors)

• Flowering period: July-September

• Optimal conditions for germination: Well-drained soil, cool temperatures.

• Soil type: Poor, rocky, calcareous, and well-drained. Excellent when mixed with sand and gravel.

• Recommended exposure: Full sun. In warmer areas, it prefers light shade during summer afternoons.

• Germination times: Germination can be slow and requires patience.

• Cultivation: Ideal for rock gardens, alpine beds and deep pots.

• Seed characteristics: Non-GMO, protected species in nature, the collection of which is prohibited.

Choosing our Edelweiss seeds means bringing home a symbol of strength and beauty. This plant, though a queen of the high mountains, can also be successfully grown at lower altitudes, as long as its soil and exposure requirements are met. It's an excellent choice for those who love plants that tell a story and require a little care and attention, rewarding them with a unique bloom. Its frost resistance makes it an ideal plant for colder climates. Grow your own Edelweiss and enjoy the satisfaction of watching a legendary flower grow, perfect for rock gardens and adding a touch of wild elegance to your outdoor spaces.