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ALCHEMILLA erythropoda

Commonly known as Lady's mantle

A species from the Caucasus, with hairy deeply cut grey-green leaves and pale green flowers
Further Reading....
  • Green
    Pale green
  • Height
    20-30cm (8-12in)
  • Spread
    20cm (8in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Clump-forming perennial. Rounded, shallowly 7- to 9-lobed, sharp-toothed, leaves 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long. Produces flowers in cymes
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

ALCHEMILLA erythropoda

 
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails on young foliage.
    Place of origin
    Czech Republic, Serbia, Bulgaria, Ukraine(Crimea), Caucasus, Turkey.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Cottage garden
    Rockery (inc alpine)
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Tolerates all
    Any moist, humus-rich soil.
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Alchemilla - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
20-30cm (8-12in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  20cm (8in)
  

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