Alchemilla epipsila - P9

Description
The Lady's mantle (Alchemilla epipsila) is a clump-forming perennial with decorative, rounded, lobed, medium green leaves. From May to July, it bears greenish-yellow flowers arranged in umbels. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Lady's mantle is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Lady's mantle are medium green, roundish, lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Lady's mantle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Pruning: July.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Alchemilla epipsila forms greenish-yellow flowers arranged in corymbs from May.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, woodland border, rose garden