Lady's Mantle
Alchemilla mollis
$15.76
Why it belongs
The backbone of a garden
Perennials come back every spring. You plant them once and they return bigger and better each year. They give a garden its shape and its rhythm. Early bloomers open with the first warm days. Summer perennials carry the colour. Late bloomers finish the season with seed heads the birds love. Choose a mix of bloom times and your beds will never have a quiet week. Look for plants with strong roots and fresh growth. A plant in bud is a better buy than one in full flower. It will settle in faster and bloom longer for you.
Make it thrive
How to help them thrive
Plant after the last frost has passed and the soil can be worked. Dig a hole as deep as the pot and twice as wide. Loosen the roots with your fingers. Set the plant at the same depth it was in the pot. Water deeply after planting, then once or twice a week through the first season. A layer of mulch keeps roots cool and holds moisture. Cut back spent flowers to keep plants tidy and encourage more bloom. Every few years, divide large clumps in spring or fall. You get more plants for free and the originals grow stronger.
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Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to plant perennials?
Spring and early fall are ideal. The soil is warm, the air is mild, and roots establish before summer heat or winter cold.
Do perennials bloom all season?
Most bloom for a few weeks. Combine early, mid and late bloomers for colour from spring to frost.
Will they survive the winter here?
Every perennial we sell is rated for our climate. Ask us about the hardiest picks for exposed spots.