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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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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
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Deciduous
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Green - yellow-green
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Height - 15cm (6in)
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Spread - 60cm (24in)
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Herbaceous - Early 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - slugs and snails on young foliage
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Place of origin - Mexico to Bolivia
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - will tolerate dry conditions
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Alchemilla - Growing Guide
Useful extras...

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
8 options from £17.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00