Alpine lady's mantle (Alchemilla helvetica)
Care, watering, light and tips for Alpine lady's mantle on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Rosaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–30 °C
About Alpine lady's mantle
Alchemilla helvetica, also known as Swiss Lady's Mantle, is a compact and ornamental perennial plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. Its gray-green, lobed leaves beautifully hold dew drops like pearls, creating a charming visual effect. It is ideal for garden borders, rockeries, or as ground cover in cool, moist locations.
Native range
The Alps (Central Europe)
Care tips
It prefers partial shade or gentle morning sun and moist but well-drained soil. Keep the substrate consistently moist, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. A soil rich in organic matter and slightly acidic to neutral is optimal. Avoid direct exposure to strong afternoon sun, as it can scorch its delicate leaves.
How to save a dying Alpine lady's mantle
- Warning signs
- Wilting, yellowing leaves or dry edges. Flaccid stem, lacking turgor.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If dry, water deeply. If waterlogged, aerate and drain. Move to partial shade.
- What kills it
- Consistent over or underwatering, direct strong sun, and heavy soil. Does not tolerate waterlogging.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted or dried out. Act quickly at the first symptoms.