Blossom of Snow Edelweiss

Blossom of Snow ('Berghman') is a compact edelweiss with large white, star-shaped flowers centered in yellow and silvery foliage. The breeder’s plant listing describes a repeat display in summer and autumn, with mature plants about 16 inches high and 24 inches wide. [Blossom of Snow plant profile](https://conceptplants.com/varieties/leontopodium-alpinum-blossom-of-snow-berghman) ## Garden use Use this named selection in a sunny rock garden, mixed perennial border or container, or grow its long stems for cutting. The plant profile identifies Langs de Kant GCV as breeder and lists patent PP29,106. It also gives a USDA minimum of zone 4b; garden performance varies with drainage and local winter conditions. ## Growing conditions Give edelweiss full sun and sharply drained, sandy soil. Avoid waterlogged sites, especially in winter, and place containers where excess water can drain freely. Its low, silver-leaved form works well at the front of a gravel planting or where the starry flowers can be viewed at close range. ## Maintenance Prune after flowering has finished, then remove dead or damaged growth as needed. The breeder’s profile describes the plant as low maintenance.