Lady’s Mantle – Seeds (Alchemilla mollis)

Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) is a hardy perennial known for its soft, scalloped green foliage and clusters of small, chartreuse flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. Its graceful leaves capture morning dew beautifully, adding texture and charm to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style beds. Low-maintenance and long-lasting, this perennial is perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens and adds a fresh, airy feel to any planting scheme.

Why Grow "Lady’s Mantle"

• Soft, scalloped green foliage with chartreuse flowers

• Long flowering season from late spring to summer

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Pollinator-friendly and ideal for naturalistic gardens

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Alchemilla mollis)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Adding texture and softness to borders and beds

• Cottage and naturalistic garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Underplanting around shrubs and perennials

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

• Water moderately until established