Alchemilla Mollis Seeds
Alchemilla Mollis
Soft, wavy leaf foliage with acid-green flowers.
Alchemilla Mollis, also known as Lady's Mantle, blossoms into a mesmerising display that enhances your garden's charm while also serving as a distinct addition to floral designs. Ideally suited for garden borders, it doubles as an impeccable ground cover in those cosy, shaded nooks. Given its tenacity, it's unsurprising that this beauty flourishes across the British Isles.
Approx 100 seeds
- Cut Flowers
- Most Light Conditions
- Fuss Free
- Hardy Perennial
Alchemilla Mollis Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Alchemilla mollis seeds produce lady's mantle, a hardy perennial ideal for shade-tolerant cottage gardens. Sow seeds from March to September, with germination in 7–14 days. This plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil and offers attractive, soft foliage and chartreuse flowers during summer.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Alchemilla Mollis Seeds
- Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Partial shade to full shade, moist well-drained soil
- Water:Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging
- Harvest:Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth
- Best for:Cottage gardens, shade borders, pots
This classic cottage garden favourite thrives in borders and shady areas, providing lush ground cover and a touch of old-world charm. Its resilient nature makes it a reliable choice across the British Isles, perfect for adding texture and colour to your garden or floral arrangements.
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Grow in Your Garden
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How to Grow
Start Alchemilla Mollis seeds indoors on a sunny windowsill during the sowing months from January to May or August to October, where they prefer moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. This perennial thrives in cooler garden spots, making it suitable for window boxes, balconies, containers, and garden beds.
Sowing
Sow the seeds thinly in warm, damp, well-drained soil, lightly covering them to encourage germination. Maintaining consistent moisture and warmth during the sowing period from January through May and August to October will support successful sprouting.
Growing
Once seedlings have developed, thin them to allow enough space for growth or pot on to a 40 cm container to accommodate their spread. Lady's Mantle typically grows well in partial to full shade, making it ideal for shaded garden areas from May to September.
Plant care
Keep the soil consistently moist without waterlogging, especially during the active growing months from May to September. Cut back the foliage after flowering to promote fresh growth and maintain a tidy appearance, ensuring the plant continues to look after itself in garden beds or containers.

About Alchemilla Molli
Ideal for pots, garden borders, ornamental floristry and shade-tolerant spaces.
- Cut Flowers
- Most Light Conditions
- Fuss Free
- Hardy Perennial

History of Alchemilla Molli
Historically linked to goddess Freya, Lady’s Mantle was prized in fertility rituals and fairy folklore. Its dewy leaves were believed to hold magical properties, treasured by fairies as a mystical elixir.
| Other Names | Lady's Mantle |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-toxic |
FAQs
Sow seeds in spring or autumn in well-drained soil, lightly covering them. Keep moist until germination.
No, it is well-behaved and suitable for cottage gardens and borders.
Yes, it thrives in partial shade to full shade conditions.