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Alchemilla mollis
Plant

Alchemilla mollis

Lady's Mantle

Planted in 10 show gardens on GardensDB.

10
Gardens
14
Designers
5
Studios
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How to grow it

Happiest in full sun or partial shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.1–0.5 metres Max height
0.1–0.5 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

10 gardens

  • A naturalistic show garden with a winding wooden path over a rocky stream, fruit trees, mixed perennial planting, a round wooden dining table, and a black timber cabin with a green roof.
    Gold Medal RHS Environmental Innovation Award The King's Biodiversity Award
    360° tour available
    Mindful Chef's Gathering
    Sophie Godber
  • A naturalistic garden with a gravel path, a rustic wall of stacked organic bales, corten steel rod screens, and beds of wildflower planting.
    360° tour available
    The RHS Crafted from Nature Garden
    Sam Stark Kemp, Laura Strand
  • A sustainable Grow Forward Garden features a copper rainwater harvesting system directing water into a black collection drum, surrounded by lush green grasses and hostas.
    Gold Medal Best Grow Forward Garden Best Construction Award
    360° tour available
    The Rhythm of Rainwater
    Anthony Purdy
  • A vibrant pocket planting garden with mixed perennials and grasses, featuring a wooden bench and white umbrellas standing upright.
    Gold Medal
    Dorothy House: Shared Breath
    Charlotte Sanderson
  • A rectangular wooden raised garden bed featuring a naturalistic planting scheme with ferns, white and purple flowers, green groundcover, and a small twig den.
    1st Place
    360° photo available
    A Place for Play
    Victoria Stanton
  • A naturalistic garden with a wooden bench and a botanical 'Skincare' banner, surrounded by ferns and colourful yellow, orange, and red flowers.
    360° tour available
    RHS Healer's Hollow
    Jude Yeo, Emily Grayshaw
  • A whimsical show garden features a white circular sign and gold pipe structures like taps and shower heads, surrounded by naturalistic green and colourful planting.
    Gold Medal
    360° tour available
    The Alan Partridge Sound Bath Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
  • A cube garden features a corten steel frame, a wooden bench, and vibrant orange, yellow, and chartreuse flowers over light gravel.
    360° photo available
    The Golden Garden
    Alana Sims, Kiera Jamison
  • A small show garden featuring a striking arched timber structure, a curved wooden bench with red cushions, an oval dining table with a central fire pit, and stone paving, surrounded by lush, naturalistic planting with white and purple flowers.
    Gold Medal
    The London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden
    Dave Green
  • A secluded show garden featuring an outdoor daybed under a black timber pergola, surrounded by lush green foliage in rusted metal planters and a pale paved path.
    Silver Gilt Medal
    The Sleep in Beauty Garden
    Ian McBain
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 14

Studios 5

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Alchemilla mollis, ranked by how many gardens combine them.