Alchemilla mollis - The large-leaved lady's mantle: a must-have for your garden
The large-leaved lady's mantle, botanically known as Alchemilla mollis, is an indispensable plant for every garden lover. This robust and versatile perennial not only impresses with its decorative properties, but also with its amazing adaptability and ease of care. Discover the many benefits of this plant and find out why Alchemilla mollis should be a must-have in every garden.
An all-rounder for your garden
Alchemilla mollis is particularly popular because of its characteristic leaves. These large, soft, hairy leaves have a unique, wavy structure and collect water droplets in their hollows in a fascinating way after a rain shower. The soft yellow-green flowers, which appear in dense panicles from May to September, are another highlight of this perennial. They lend the garden a refreshing lightness and harmonise perfectly with other plants.
Versatile planting partners for a harmonious overall look
Large-leaved lady's mantle combines wonderfully with other perennials to create an attractive and harmonious overall look. It goes particularly well with plants with contrasting flower colours and shapes. For example, you can place Alchemilla mollis next to lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), whose purple flowers provide a wonderful contrast to the yellow-green flowers of the lady's mantle. Alchemilla mollis also unfolds its full beauty in combination with roses (Rosa), catmint (Nepeta) or sage (Salvia), bringing out their colourful splendour.
Easy to care for and robust - the perfect plant for beginners
Another major advantage of Alchemilla mollis is its exceptional robustness and ease of care. This perennial is hardy and thrives excellently in both sunny and semi-shady locations. It makes no particular demands on the soil and does well in both humus-rich and well-drained, slightly moist soils. Even in drier phases, Alchemilla mollis proves to be extremely hardy.
Caring for the large-leaved lady's mantle is very simple: pruning after flowering promotes the vitality of the plant and stimulates a second flowering in late summer. Regular removal of faded inflorescences also ensures that the plant remains healthy and vigorous.
A sustainable enrichment for any garden
In addition to its visual appeal, Alchemilla mollis also offers ecological added value. The flowers of this perennial are a valuable source of food for bees and other pollinating insects. By planting Alchemilla mollis, you are making a valuable contribution to preserving biodiversity in your garden.
The large-leaved lady's mantle - your new garden favourite
Whether as a companion plant in mixed herbaceous borders, as ground cover under shrubs or as an edging along paths - Alchemilla mollis is a versatile and attractive addition to any garden. Thanks to its many positive characteristics, such as its ease of care, adaptability to different locations and harmonious combination with other plants, the large-leaved lady's mantle is the ideal choice for gardening enthusiasts of all experience levels. Discover the versatility of Alchemilla mollis and transform your garden into a green oasis!
Our plants are grown in pots and can therefore be planted all year round.
