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.
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
Available for Delivery:
February - May
Recommended Sales Window:
March - July
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 52/24 | 10/25 | 20/25 | 30/25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qty: | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
|
100 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
|
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
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.
