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    Alchemilla Thriller

    Alchemilla Thriller

    Ladys Mantle

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    Alchemilla 'Thriller', commonly known as Lady's Mantle, is a beautiful clump-forming perennial grown for its velvety, scalloped foliage and clouds of delicate lime-green flowers that appear from late spring through summer. The soft, frothy blooms add a light, airy texture to garden borders and make an excellent companion to roses and other flowering perennials.

    The rounded leaves are equally attractive, catching and holding morning dew and raindrops like tiny jewels. Easy to grow, highly adaptable and low maintenance, Alchemilla Thriller is an invaluable addition to cottage gardens, mixed borders and woodland-style plantings.

    Why You'll Love Alchemilla Thriller

    • Attractive soft lime-green flower sprays
    • Beautiful scalloped foliage
    • Long flowering season through late spring and summer
    • Excellent filler plant for mixed borders
    • Perfect companion for roses
    • Highly frost hardy
    • Easy-care and low maintenance
    • Attractive foliage from spring through autumn

    • Expected 5 Year Height 0.45 M Width 0.6 M

    Is Alchemilla Thriller suitable for my garden?

    Alchemilla Thriller is best suited in a position that gets

    • Full sun
    • Partial shade

    Alchemilla Thriller is

    • Perennial
    • Flowering
    • Attracts pollinators
    • Cold hardy
    • Evergreen
    • Frost Tolerant

    Alchemilla Thriller will thrive in soil that is

    • Nutrient rich
    • Free draining

    How to establish your Alchemilla Thriller?

    Plant Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' in full sun to part shade.

    For best performance:

    Full sun is ideal in cooler regions where soil remains moist.
    Part shade is preferred in warmer climates.
    Morning sun with afternoon shade helps keep the foliage looking fresh during summer.

    How to maintain your Alchemilla Thriller once established?

    Water regularly until the plant is well established.

    Once established, Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' appreciates consistent moisture but is reasonably tolerant of short dry periods.

    Water during prolonged dry spells to maintain healthy foliage and flowering.

    For vigorous growth:

    Apply compost annually in spring.
    Use a balanced slow-release fertiliser if required.
    Avoid excessive feeding, which may encourage excessive foliage growth.

    Once flowering has finished:

    Remove spent flower stems.
    Lightly shear the plant if it has become untidy.
    This often encourages a fresh flush of attractive new foliage.

    Removing faded flowers also helps prevent unwanted self-seeding.

    Very little pruning is required.

    Throughout the season:

    Remove damaged or yellowing leaves.
    Trim old foliage after flowering if necessary.

    During late winter:

    Tidy any remaining old foliage before fresh spring growth emerges.

    Divide mature clumps every 3–5 years to:

    Rejuvenate older plants.
    Improve vigour.
    Increase plant numbers.

    Division is best carried out during spring or autumn.

    Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' is highly frost hardy and performs well throughout New Zealand.

    Winter care is simple:

    Leave the crown undisturbed.
    Remove damaged foliage if required.
    Apply a light mulch in colder districts if desired.
    Growing in Containers

    Lady's Mantle grows well in containers.

    For best results:

    Use a quality moisture-retentive potting mix.
    Position in full sun or part shade.
    Water regularly during warm weather.
    Feed lightly each spring.
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