Alchemilla mollis
Lady’s mantle
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£12.99 - Regular price
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£12.99
3 litre pot
- Low maintenance
- Good for edging
- Wildlife-friendly flowers
- Attractive foliage
- Useful ground cover
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Aspect
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Fully hardy in the UK
Flowers
June - August
Soil type
Loam, chalk, clay, sand
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Why we like this plant
Alchemilla mollis is a brilliant choice for softening border edges, filling gaps and adding a gentle cottage-garden feel. Its fresh green flowers blend beautifully with almost any colour scheme, while its neat, leafy habit gives reliable texture from spring to autumn.
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About this plant
A soft, dependable perennial loved for its scalloped, velvety green leaves that catch rain and dew like tiny jewels. Airy sprays of lime-green flowers add a fresh, frothy look to borders in early summer.
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Key features
- Soft, rounded foliage with a distinctive pleated texture
- Lime-green flowers bring lightness to planting schemes
- Excellent edging plant for borders and paths
- Thrives in sun or partial shade
- Good ground cover once established
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 30–45cm | Spread: 45–60cm
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Growth
habitClump-forming perennial
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Moisture
Moist but well-drained
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Position in
the GardenFront of border, path edge, cottage garden
Planting guide
Plant in spring or autumn into prepared soil with added organic matter. Space plants around 45cm apart to allow them to spread naturally. Water well after planting and keep moist while they establish.
Care tips
Grow in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Trim back flower stems after blooming to encourage fresh foliage and reduce self-seeding. Divide congested clumps every few years in spring or autumn.
Winter care
Cut back tired foliage in late autumn or early spring. The plant dies back naturally over winter and returns strongly from the crown in spring.