About
Leontopodium calocephalum is an evergreen, woolly-leaved alpine perennial producing the characteristic star-shaped, white-felted flower clusters of the edelweiss group. A rewarding alpine plant for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or alpine trough.
About the genus
Leontopodium are herbaceous perennials with simple, grey-green or woolly leaves and terminal clusters of small, yellowish flowerheads surrounded by showy, white-felted, leaf-like bracts. Grown in sunny, well-drained rock gardens and alpine troughs.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.