Lady's Mantle ( Achemilla Mollis)

Sow Lady's Mantle seeds in the early spring indoors, 6 - 8 weeks before last frost. A cold treatment, placing the seeds in dampened sand or peat moss, and placing in the refrigerator for 3 - 4 weeks prior to sowing has been found beneficial to germination. After removing the flower seeds from the refrigerator, use starter trays and sterile potting mix. Press the flower seeds into the soil and cover no more than 1/8 inch. Transplant the Lady's Mantle seedlings outdoors after danger of frost has passed. The Alchemilla Mollis plant should be sheared back after blooming to rejuvenate the leaves to make the clump neat and tidy for the rest of the growing season. Lady's Mantle is an easy-care perennial grown from flower seeds that does well in sun or shade. It may be divided in spring or early fall. It will self-seed and drop its own flower seeds. If this is not desired, deadhead spent blooms.

Seeds should be sown indoors 6-8 weeks before last expected frost. A cold treatment is helpful before planting: place seeds in dampened sand or peat moss and place in the fridge for 3-4 weeks before sowing. After cold treatment, plant in starter trays in sterile potting mix. Press the seeds into the soil and cover with no more than 1/8 inch soil. Keep seeds moist until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost. Plants should be aggressively sheared back after blooming to rejuvenate leaves and and to encourage a tidier growth.

Lady’s Mantle can be used fresh or dried in vase arrangements, and make a make a great bouquet filler. Drying them is as simple as cutting the blooming stems and hanging them in bundles upside down in a cool, ventilated spot to dry. They resist shattering and last longer than many dried flowers.

Vase Life : Up to 7 days