• Alchemilla mollis
  • Alchemilla mollis
  • Alchemilla mollis
  • Alchemilla mollis
  • Alchemilla mollis
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Alchemilla mollis

Lady’s mantle

A charming, easy-going perennial with jewel-catching leaves and frothy lime-green summer flowers.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot

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Alchemilla mollis
Alchemilla mollis
Alchemilla mollis
Alchemilla mollis
Alchemilla mollis

Aspect

Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness

Fully hardy in the UK

Flowers

June - August

Soil

Loam, chalk, clay, sand

About this plant

  • Description

    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.

  • Why we like it

    “

    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.

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
Alchemilla mollis
Common name
Lady’s mantle
Supplied as
3 litre pot
Flowering period
June - August
Habit
Clump-forming perennial
Hardiness
Fully hardy in the UK
Aspect
Full sun to partial shade
Soil type
Loam, chalk, clay, sand
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Position
Front of border, path edge, cottage garden

Planting & care

Help it thrive

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.