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alpine lady's mantle

Alchemilla alpina L.

Genus: Alchemilla
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A spreading perennial to a height of 12cm at the most with, smooth deep green individual leaflets that make up each leaf. These are silvery beneath and appear white edged above. In summer, loose trusses of minute yellow-green flowers appear

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideal for most soils in sun or partial shade in hot summers. Good in rock gardens and planted walls

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring or by division in early spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorBog GardenSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years