Alchemilla mollis 'Irish Silk' - P9

Description
The Lady's mantle 'Irish Silk' (Alchemilla mollis) is a clump-forming perennial that produces pale yellow flowers arranged in umbels from June to July. Its soft, rounded, lobed leaves are medium green in colour. In a semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Lady's mantle 'Irish Silk' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* cut flower * very beautiful in a tub * easy to care for * deer resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Lady's mantle 'Irish Silk' are medium green, roundish, soft and lobed.

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

Growth
Nest-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from August to September.

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 mollis 'Irish Silk' forms light yellow flowers arranged in corymbs from June.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, cutting, ground cover, rose garden