Shady Lovers Collection

In fresh soil, plant your Astrancias and your Alchemilla mollis in full sun or partial shade, avoiding excessive heat exposure (midday sun). In humus-bearing soil, these perennials self-seed and easily produce new seedlings capable of flowering within a few weeks, prolonging the flowering period for several months. To plant your pot, prepare your soil to a depth of 20cm (8in), crumble the soil well, and place a base amendment such as dried blood or dehydrated horn at the bottom of the planting hole. Position your plant, removed from its pot, and cover the top of the root ball with 3cm (1in) of soil. Fill in the hole and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets. In dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate root establishment. In wet weather, keep slugs away, as young plantings are susceptible to them. How? Use wood ash, anti-slug poison, or even beer! Each of these solutions is highly effective.