• Alchemilla mollis
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Alchemilla mollis

Lady’s Mantle

£6.99
£6.99
Alchemilla mollis, or Lady’s Mantle, is a charming, easy-to-grow perennial with scalloped, water-retaining foliage and sprays of airy yellow-green flowers that brighten borders and soften edges.
  • Beautiful water-retaining leaves
  • Softens hard edges in borders
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Excellent ground cover
Size

    • 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
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    • 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

    • 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