Alchemilla mollis

Alchemilla mollis

Alchemilla mollis - ground cover

Alchemilla mollis

Alchemilla mollis

Alchemilla mollis - ground cover

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Alchemilla mollis

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(Lady's Mantle) A low growing, tough perennial from the Caucasus this is an excellent ground cover plant and useful for difficult situations such as dry shade.

It's fresh looking, matt-green leaves are topped by a frothy mass of tiny yellow-green flowers from midsummer to late August.

Alchemilla mollis will self seed freely and looks most attractive in a woodland border.

Useful for covering large areas when planted in number at a spacing of approx 80 - 100 cm.

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3 litre pot

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by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95
Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

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Position: Sun or shade.
Soil: Most soils. Does not mind damp conditions but avoid planting in areas prone to flooding or waterlogging.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: July - August.
Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
Habit: Alchemilla mollis is a clump forming perennial which will spread in time to cover a reasonable area.
- Height: 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
- Spread: 60 - 100 cm (2 - 3 ft)

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade, Shade
Eventual Size: Ground Cover, Herbaceous - Small (less than 0.6m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Site: Windy
Special Features: Flowers in Summer, Suitable for Containers

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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