Dividing alchemilla mollis

[caroline7758]

Some of the divisions have really long roots. is it ok to trim the roots or will this kill the plants?

[caroline7758]

[ACE]

Along as there are some healthy smaller roots cut the long bits off. Put those bits in pots for the chance of some extra plants.  Lady's Mantle makes a great front of border plant and lovely to see after a rain when the leaves are full of jewels.

[caroline7758]

Yes, I love it and am trying to get enough to go along a border edge! Thanks for the advice.

[small]

I don't think you CAN kill Alchemilla! I trim back trailing roots of any perennials I move or divide, and these are such forgiving, tough plants in my experience. And yes, they are gorgeous after rain, like lupins and nasturtiums.

[saddad]

Dreadful things... as Small says indestructible and self set everywhere here. They do look good until they start smothering everything, then I take the shears to them and give their neighbours a month to get "above" the blanket.

[pumkinlover]

Dreadful things... as Small says indestructible and self set everywhere here. They do look good until they start smothering everything, then I take the shears to them and give their neighbours a month to get "above" the blanket.

Exactly , just make sure it doesn't go to seed!

[Deb P]

I love it, but it always seems to want to grow where I don't want it to, and takes  ages to get going in places I try and transplant it to! 🙄

[caroline7758]

Not a great photo, but this is how Alnwick garden have used it, massed with catmint.