Alchemilla ‘Alpina’

Description

(Alchemilla alpina ‘Alpina’)

POSITION & USES

Columbines will grow well in sun or light shade in normal garden soil. Plant in blocks or drifts among other spring flowering perennials.

CULTIVATION

Incorporating organic matter into the soil will be beneficial. Cut to the ground during winter to promote fresh spring growth.

FERTILISING

Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed during spring and summer will keep it growing well and looking its best.

Plant Attributes

HAT COLOUR Blue
SPECIAL QUALITIES A classic profuse flowering Granny’s Bonnet with soft blue flowers and attractive maidenhair foliage when the plant is not in flower.
FLOWERS The deep violet blue flowers are produced in mid spring to early summer.
PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE 9
HABIT A clump forming perennial which produces a cluster of attractive leaves and lovely flowers on strong stems.
WIDTH 30cm
HEIGHT 40cm