Overview
Leontopodium hayachinense AJS/J 111 is a spreading branched alpine rockery in the genus Leontopodium, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Leontopodium hayachinense AJS/J 111 grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include rock garden, raised bed and alpine house.
About
Leontopodium hayachinense AJS/J 111 is a cultivar of the Leontopodium genus, which comprises herbaceous perennials with simple leaves and clusters of small yellowish flower heads surrounded by distinctive white-felted bracts. This cultivar has a spreading branched habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and sheltered positions, tolerating a range of soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained and alkaline to neutral. Suitable for rock gardens, raised beds, or alpine houses, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and is of interest during spring and summer.
About the genus
Leontopodium is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus is native to Europe and Asia. The fuzzy and somewhat stocky "petals" could be thought of as somewhat resembling lions' paws—hence the genus name combining Greek léōn ('lion') and pódion ('foot').
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Leontopodium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Leontopodium hayachinense AJS/J 111 size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Raised bed, Alpine house
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Leontopodium hayachinense AJS/J 111
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Leontopodium hayachinense AJS/J 111?
Leontopodium hayachinense AJS/J 111 prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leontopodium hayachinense AJS/J 111 need?
Leontopodium hayachinense AJS/J 111 is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Leontopodium hayachinense AJS/J 111 hardy in the UK?
Leontopodium hayachinense AJS/J 111 has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Leontopodium hayachinense AJS/J 111?
Seed.
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