Overview
Leontopodium leontopodioides is a spreading branched alpine rockery in the genus Leontopodium, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Leontopodium leontopodioides 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
Antennaria rosea is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name rosy pussytoes. The second part of its scientific name, rosea, is Latin for pink. It is native to Altay, Amur, Buryatiya, China North-Central, Chita and other regions. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). Suggested uses include rock garden, raised bed and alpine house. It tolerates alkaline and neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing, north-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
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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 leontopodioides 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 leontopodioides
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Leontopodium leontopodioides?
Leontopodium leontopodioides prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leontopodium leontopodioides need?
Leontopodium leontopodioides 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 leontopodioides hardy in the UK?
Leontopodium leontopodioides 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 leontopodioides?
Seed.
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