Alchemilla sericata 'Gold Strike'

Alchemilla sericata 'Gold Strike'

 - comm. Lady's Mantle

Covered in a bright chartreuse/yellow, frothy mass of tiny star-shaped blooms from April to July that will attract bees and butterflies. The scalloped, velvety silver-green leaves will hold ‘jewels’ of rain water or morning dew.

Price: £34.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

April - July

Height x Spread:

30 x 50 cm

Available to Order:

February - May

Recommend Sales:

March - July

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Consumer Information

Alternative Names:

comm. Lady's Mantle

Narrative Description:

Covered in a bright chartreuse/yellow, frothy mass of tiny star-shaped blooms from April to July that will attract bees and butterflies. The scalloped, velvety silver-green leaves will hold ‘jewels’ of rain water or morning dew.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers partial shade with free-draining, but moist soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

A wonderful addition to a shaded or woodland garden, or container in a shady spot.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

30 x 50 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

green

Foliage Colour:

silver/grey

green

Flowering Time:

April - July

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Ground Cover

Rockery

Prefers:

Part Sun

Shade

Temperature Tolerance:

Can withstand winter conditions in well protected gardens.

Plant Care:

Remove dead flower heads to prevent self seeding.

Cultural Information

Family:

ROSACEAE

Genus:

Alchemilla

Species:

sericata

Cultivar:

Gold Strike

Alternative Names:

comm. Lady's Mantle

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

9cm

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

10 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

February - May

Recommended Sales Window:

March - July

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:17/2537/25
Qty:2218

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£5.25)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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