Ladys Mantle

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, Alchemilla mollis is so adaptable, low-maintenance and attractive that it can find a place in any garden. It has pretty, pale-green, scalloped leaves with soft, silvery hairs which hold raindrops like little diamonds. In June, sprays of lime-green fluffy flowers appear, gradually turning gold; these should be removed as soon as they start turning brown, as, if Ladys mantle has a fault, its that it can be an incontinent self-seeder. A wonderful front-of-border plant, setting off any colour scheme, Ladys mantle will thrive in any soil, in sun or shade a must-have plant.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any reasonably well drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: Spring, summer, autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 20 (50cm) Spread: 20 (50cm)