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ALCHEMILLA pectinatus
Commonly known as Lady's mantle
Vigorous spreading ground cover ideal for a hedge or bank with olive green leaves and clusters of tiny chartreuse flowers
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
Slugs and snails on young foliage -
Place of origin
Mexico to Bolivia -
Deciduous
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GreenYellow-green
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Border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
15cm (6in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Vigorous, spreading perennial
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilWill tolerate dry conditions
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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