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Alchemilla Mollis - Description
- Also known as Lady's Mantle
- Fully Grown Size
- Height: 30-45cm (1-1.5ft)
- Spread: 45-60cm (1.5-2ft)
- Flower Colour: Lime Green to Yellow
- Flowering Period: Early to Mid Summer (June–August)
- In Bloom: Summer into Early Autumn
- Foliage
- Soft, velvety, scalloped-edge foliage
- Leaves approx. 10–15cm wide, fan-shaped and fresh green
- Foliage collects attractive water droplets after rain
- Deciduous – will die back in winter and regrow in spring
- Space Plants: 30–40cm Apart
- Preferred Position:
- Partial shade or full sun in moist but well-drained soil
- Tolerates exposed and sheltered sites
- Can thrive in chalk, loam, or clay soils with any pH
Alchemilla Mollis - Uses
- Excellent for ground cover, edging, and the front of borders
- Valued for long-lasting foliage and soft, frothy blooms
- Looks stunning after rain as droplets bead on leaves
- Effective in cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and informal beds
- Attractive to pollinators and good for cut flower arrangements
- Companion plants:
- Alliums, Sage, Heuchera, Nepeta
- Great contrast under Copper Beech or Cotinus 'Smoke Bush'
Alchemilla Mollis - How to Grow
- Plant in large pots (5L or bigger) or directly into garden beds
- Water well after planting and keep moist until established
- Prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun
- Prune back hard after flowering to encourage new foliage
- Self-seeds freely – remove unwanted seedlings to prevent spread
- Easy to grow and very low maintenance
- Hardy down to -20°C (Fully Hardy)
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Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With An Post (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With An Post (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
