Alchemilla mollis 'Lady's Mantle' is a wonderful perennial plant for the border. It is also popular as a cut flower freshly cut or dried.
Height: 60cm
Seeds per packet: around 40
Genus: Alchemilla
Species: mollis
Family Name: Rosaceae
English Name(s): Lady's Mantle
Hardiness: Hardy
Lifecycle: Perennial
Suitable for: Cut Flowers, Drying
Flowers: June, July, August, September
Environment: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Moisture: Well-drained
Alchemilla Mollis 'Lady's Mantle' Seeds
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Germination Instructions
Sow indoors. Sow 3mm deep into moist, well-drained seed compost. Propagate or seal in a polythene bag. Ideal temp. 18-22°C for 2-4 weeks. Germination takes 21-30 days. If germination does not occur cold stratify. Move to -4°C for 4-6 weeks then move to 5-12°C for germination. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on at cooler Temperatures. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed.
Growing Instructions
Will tolerate any moist soil in full or partial sun.
Cultivation Instructions
Will self-seed freely. Deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings.
March - May | Direct Sow / Plant outdoors
June - September | Flowers / Harvest
