Some of the divisions have really long roots. is it ok to trim the roots or will this kill the plants?
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.
Yes, I love it and am trying to get enough to go along a border edge! Thanks for the advice.
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.
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.
Quote from: saddad on June 07, 2019, 17:58:35
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!
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! 🙄
Not a great photo, but this is how Alnwick garden have used it, massed with catmint.