Overview
Alchemilla erythropoda is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Alchemilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Alchemilla erythropoda grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is a holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and rock garden. It is native to Turkey to Iran.
About
This perennial reaches a height of up to 15 cm, developing a compact clump. Its leaves are approximately 4 cm wide, with a rounded shape and a soft, hairy texture, featuring sharply toothed lobes and a grey-green hue. The plant produces small yellow-green flowers arranged in clusters on reddish stems.
About the genus
Alchemilla consists of perennial plants characterized by their basal leaves, which are palmately lobed. They produce clusters of small flowers that can be yellow or greenish in color.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Alchemilla
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Alchemilla erythropoda size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
- Native to
- Turkey to Iran
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Alchemilla erythropoda
- Cultivation
- Will tolerate any soil so long as there is some moisture; suitable for sun or partial shade. Prone to self-seeding.
- Pruning
- Once the flowers and foliage become untidy from late summer onwards, shear off and new foliage will appear
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Alchemilla erythropoda?
Will tolerate any soil so long as there is some moisture; suitable for sun or partial shade. Prone to self-seeding.
Where is the best place to plant Alchemilla erythropoda?
Alchemilla erythropoda prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Alchemilla erythropoda need?
Alchemilla erythropoda is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Alchemilla erythropoda?
Once the flowers and foliage become untidy from late summer onwards, shear off and new foliage will appear.
How big does Alchemilla erythropoda grow?
Alchemilla erythropoda reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Alchemilla erythropoda hardy in the UK?
Alchemilla erythropoda has a UK hardiness rating of H7.
How do I propagate Alchemilla erythropoda?
Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring or autumn.