Cottage Flower ID

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  1. Lolimac

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    Alchemilla Mollis self seeds readily:blue thumb: when the heads of those you have in the vase dry ,just shake them in the spot where you want them to grow,you can weed out those you don't need when they come up:dbgrtmb:

    At this time of the year I often have vases with just Alchemillis in on it's own..I love it:dbgrtmb:
     
  2. Palustris

    Palustris Total Gardener

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    It is an absolute thug. Cut down the flowering stems before they set seed unless you want thousands all over your garden.
     
  3. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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    I agree with Pal :blue thumb:. We love the plant but have to keep it under control. Rain looks fabulous on the leaves :)
     
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    • Paul Sanderson

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      Cheers for all the info guys, it's appreciated!
       
    • CharlieBot

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      They are £1 at morrisons right now.
       
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      I stand corrected Shiney. I've only ever seen the bank and hedgerow thug, it grows in abundance here. :)
       
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