- Botanical Name
- Alchemilla erythropoda
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Plant Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 10-15cm x 20-50cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with roots spread evenly below soil surface. Plant 20- 30cm apart, closer for more immediate impact.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish (this takes around 4-6 weeks of regular watering), then you only need worry if rainfall is low, dry tolerant once established.
- Fertiliser
- A light application of a well balanced fertiliser in spring, they aren’t heavy feeders.
- Flowering Time
- Late spring to summer
- After Flower Care
- Cut off any spent flowers and dying foliage to keep tidy. Cut back hard in winter before new spring growth.
- Notes
- Protect young foliage from slugs and snails. Flowers suitable for picking.
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