Alchemilla mollis – AGM

Alchemilla mollis, also known as Lady’s Mantle, is a unique creeping perennial that will add a touch of elegance to any garden. Its lime green leaves are covered in fine silky hairs, creating a stunning effect when raindrops collect on them. The plant produces large plumes of tiny yellow flowers throughout the summer, adding a pop of color to your garden.

Edward Bowles:`of a very tender shade of greyish green covered with fine silky hairs, which help their cup-like shape to hold raindrops which glitter like quicksilver`

This hardy plant can reach a height of 60cm and slowly spreads to 100cm. Its downy, rounded leaves are a beautiful green-grey color and can hold raindrops, creating a mesmerizing display. Alchemilla mollis is best grown in moist, well-drained soil and can thrive in full sun or full shade. Once established, it is hardy down to -20 degrees Celsius.

• Height:Easily maintained to 60cm
• Spread:Slowly spreading to 100cm
• Foliage Colour:Downy, rounded leaves,green/grey, holds rain drops
• Flower Colour:Clouds of small pale yellow flowers
• Soil Type:Moist, well drained, sandy, loam
• Position:Full Sun-Full Shade
• Hardiness:Hardy once established in a sheltered spot, H7 (down to -20)
• Type:Semi-Evergreen, a tuft of foliage stays over winter

Supplied in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot, this semi-evergreen plant will keep a low covering of foliage throughout the winter. Native to Eastern Europe, Western Russia, North Turkey, and North Iran, Alchemilla mollis is typically found growing along streams and in forests. Its flowering time is between June and September, making it a great addition to any garden.

This plant is not only easy to grow, but it also works well as a ground cover and along the edges of borders and paths. Its pale foliage serves as a beautiful base for other flowering plants, especially those in shades of pink and purple. Add Alchemilla mollis to your garden and watch it shine.