Alchemilla are native to Europe and tropical regions of Africa.

They are a genus of perennial gardening plants with over two hundred species some of which are mound forming.

Their leaves are rounded or narrowly divided with silvery hairs and masses of tiny green to yellow flowers borne in gentle sprays on spikes.

A alpina forms clumps or mounds and are ideal for rockeries and as ground cover.

Essential info

Genus: Alchemilla

Family: Rosaceae

Species: Mollis

Common Names: Lady's mantle

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 45cm (18inches).

Flowering: Throughout the summer.

Where to plant info

This one of those very popular gardening plants that can be found in most gardens.

They are well suited to most locations and mix well with other border and bedding plants. You should try and grow these plants wherever you can to add interest and structure to your overall planting designs.

The leaves will last long into the winter and create interest where most other plants have long since faded.

Where: Ideal for the middle to back of herbaceous borders and as general bedding plants.

Site: They prefer full sun, they thrive in it!

Lady’s mantle will also do well in light shade.

Soil: Any free draining but moisture retentive soil.

Propagation info By seed in spring.

Best germination temperature: 65 deg F - 70 deg F.

Time from sowing to germination 10 - 12 weeks

How to sow seeds….. read more

Alchemilla self seed freely.

So make the most of these self seedlings by transplanting them to other areas of your garden or into pots to grow on.

Or propagate by division in spring or autumn.

If you want any further information on this plant or how to propagate and grow any of your favourite gardening plants successfully please feel free to contact us

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