Alpine edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) - Seeds

Alpine edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) - Seeds

Origin: Austria
Harvest: 2024
Germination period: approx. 2-4 weeks

You can choose between 25 and 100 seeds! Larger quantities on request!

Sowing instructions

Leontopodium alpinum, better known as edelweiss, is an iconic plant that is particularly common in alpine regions of Europe. To grow edelweiss from seed, you should follow a few important steps.

1. Choose the right location: Edelweiss prefers sunny to semi-shady locations with well-drained, calcareous soil. Rock gardens or alpine beds that mimic the plant's natural habitat are ideal.
2. Soil preparation: Prepare the soil well by loosening it and removing weeds and large stones. Edelweiss thrives best in sandy or stony soil that is well drained. You can also add some lime to optimize the soil conditions.
3. Sowing time: The best times for sowing edelweiss seeds are in spring or fall. Spread the seeds evenly over the soil surface and cover them only lightly with soil, as they are light germinators and need light to germinate. Keep the soil evenly moist, but not wet.
4. Germination and care: Germination can take several weeks. Make sure to protect the seedlings from heavy rain and wind. Once the seedlings are large enough, you can carefully transplant them to provide enough space for them to grow.

Tips and tricks

• Regular watering: Keep the soil evenly moist during germination, but avoid waterlogging as this can damage the sensitive roots.
• Protection from extreme weather conditions: Edelweiss is robust, but needs protection from extreme weather, especially during the growth phase. You can cover the young plants with fleece to protect them from frost or heavy rain.
• Avoidance of over-fertilization: Edelweiss does not require a high level of fertilizer. Over-fertilization can inhibit growth and weaken the plant. A little compost or a light, calcareous fertilizer once a year is sufficient.

Worth knowing

Edelweiss is not only a symbol of the Alps, but also a protected plant that may not be picked in the wild. It is known for its woolly, white flowers, which bloom from June to September. In traditional folk medicine, edelweiss was valued for its healing properties, especially for respiratory diseases and stomach ache.

Growing edelweiss from seed requires patience and care, but rewards you with a beautiful and symbolic plant that will add a touch of alpine charm to your garden.

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Important:

• Despite constant quality controls (checking the germination quality, storage capability, etc. of the plant seeds, etc.) we can unfortunately none Warranty on the germination of our seeds give - too many different factors in the context of cultivation / conditions - can prevent successful germination.
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