Alchemilla mollis - Lady's Mantle

No garden should be without this charming perennial! Ideal for groundcover or edging paths, it tolerates a range of adverse conditions including heavy clay and, once established, is drought tolerant. Large and prolific grey/green foliage topped by huge spreading heads of tiny star-like straw textured yellow flowers in multiple clusters. Supplied in a approx. 1.5-2 Litre containers.

Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, humus-rich soil

Rate of Growth: fast-growing

Flowering period: June to September

Flowers: greenish-yellow

Other features: excellent cut flowers Hardiness: fully hardy

Garden care: Cut back the faded flower heads and foliage in August and the plant will often produce a second flush of flowers.

Eventual height: 60cm Eventual spread: 75cm