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Alchemilla mollis

Lady’s Mantle

£10.39
£12.99
£10.39

2 litre pot

A soft, natural filler for borders and pathways, this easygoing perennial is loved for its scalloped leaves that hold dewdrops like jewels. In early summer, it produces delicate sprays of yellow-green flowers that attract pollinators and blend beautifully with other plants. Thriving in sun or partial shade, it's ideal for cottage gardens, ground cover, or softening edges—effortlessly adding texture and charm to any outdoor space.
  • Beautiful water-retaining leaves
  • Softens hard edges in borders
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Excellent ground cover

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  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Very hardy

  • Flowers

    May, June, July, August

  • Soil type

    Moist but well-drained, Loamy, Clay

Alchemilla mollis
Alchemilla mollis
Alchemilla mollis

  • Why we like this plant

    Alchemilla mollis is a timeless favourite for its soft, cascading foliage and delicate flowers that add a natural, informal feel to borders and pathways. It is highly adaptable, thriving in a range of conditions while providing ground cover and attracting beneficial insects. Its ability to self-seed can be an advantage in naturalistic planting schemes, where it effortlessly fills gaps and softens hard edges.

  • About this plant

    Alchemilla mollis is a much-loved perennial known for its beautifully textured foliage and delicate, airy flowers. The rounded, softly lobed leaves catch and hold water droplets, creating a stunning visual effect after rainfall. In summer, from June to August, it produces masses of tiny yellow-green flowers in frothy clusters, making it a fantastic filler for borders, paths, and cottage-style gardens. Highly versatile and low-maintenance, Lady’s Mantle thrives in sun or partial shade, adapting well to different soil types. It is also excellent as ground cover, edging for pathways, or as an attractive underplanting for taller perennials.

  • Key features

    • Attractive, scalloped leaves that hold water droplets
    • Masses of lime-green flowers from early to mid-summer
    • Excellent for ground cover and border edging
    • Low-maintenance and easy to grow
    • Attracts pollinators

  • Eventual height and
    spread

  • Growth
    habit

    Low-growing, mounded, spreading

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained; tolerates dry spells once established

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Borders, edging, ground cover, cottage gardens

Planting guide

  • Plant in moist, well-drained soil
  • Position in sun or partial shade
  • Space plants around 30–45cm apart

Care tips

  • Plant in sun or partial shade for best growth
  • Deadhead flowers to prevent self-seeding
  • Cut back foliage after flowering for a fresh flush of leaves
  • Divide congested clumps every few years to rejuvenate
  • Water moderately during dry spells

Winter care

  • Foliage dies back in winter; leave for structure or cut back for tidiness
  • Apply mulch in colder regions to protect roots
  • New growth will emerge in early spring