Alchemilla Mollis
or Lady's Mantle.
I loved this British wildflower even before I realised it was growing in our garden. It has lovely mounds of round fluted leaves that catch the rain into glassy bubbles. In late spring/early summer, there are fluffy mounds of pale yellow flowers floating above.
They self-seed everywhere. I let some stay, but others have to come out. I've just pulled around five seedlings out of the pot one of our miniature buddleias is in. Any bigger than an inch and it's a tussle as their roots are like bootlaces.
This planter was originally filled with bizzy lizzies, but Alchemilla moved in and now every year they put on a lovely display without us lifting a finger. I don't think I've fed it once. I do occasionally water it if they start to flag.
To stop self-seeding you are supposed to deadhead after flowering. Do I? Of course not.
This year I might try as it helps keep the plant from looking tired and we've probably got more than we need now.
I loved this British wildflower even before I realised it was growing in our garden. It has lovely mounds of round fluted leaves that catch the rain into glassy bubbles. In late spring/early summer, there are fluffy mounds of pale yellow flowers floating above.
They self-seed everywhere. I let some stay, but others have to come out. I've just pulled around five seedlings out of the pot one of our miniature buddleias is in. Any bigger than an inch and it's a tussle as their roots are like bootlaces.
This planter was originally filled with bizzy lizzies, but Alchemilla moved in and now every year they put on a lovely display without us lifting a finger. I don't think I've fed it once. I do occasionally water it if they start to flag.
To stop self-seeding you are supposed to deadhead after flowering. Do I? Of course not.
This year I might try as it helps keep the plant from looking tired and we've probably got more than we need now.
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