{"product_id":"ladys-mantle-thriller-seeds-alchemilla-mollis","title":"Lady's Mantle 'Thriller' Seeds — Alchemilla mollis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Garden's Most Magical Morning Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a moment every morning in the garden that belongs entirely to \u003cstrong\u003eLady's Mantle 'Thriller'\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAlchemilla mollis\u003c\/em\u003e). When the dew settles on those beautiful, deeply scalloped, velvety leaves, the water beads up into perfect silver spheres that sit trembling on the surface like tiny jewels — a phenomenon so enchanting it has captivated gardeners for centuries. This is a plant of quiet, effortless magic. Above the mounding rosette of soft grey-green leaves, frothy sprays of tiny lime-yellow flowers billow out in summer, providing one of the most versatile and beloved fillers in the cottage garden. Whether you're planting it at the front of a shaded border, tucking it along a path, or cutting those airy flower stems for the vase, 'Thriller' delivers beauty with almost no effort at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Thriller' is an improved selection of the classic Alchemilla mollis, offering \u003cstrong\u003elarger leaves and more abundant blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e than the standard species — everything you love about Lady's Mantle, turned up a notch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eMagical dewdrop display\u003c\/strong\u003e — water beads into perfect silver spheres on the velvety leaves every morning, a truly enchanting sight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💚 \u003cstrong\u003eFrothy lime-yellow flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — billowing sprays of tiny flowers that are as useful in a vase as they are in the border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful scalloped foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft, deeply lobed grey-green leaves with a velvety texture that looks stunning all season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding cut flower filler\u003c\/strong\u003e — the airy flower sprays are a florist favourite, adding softness and movement to any arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003eBigger and better than the species\u003c\/strong\u003e — larger leaves and more abundant blooms make 'Thriller' a clear step up from standard Alchemilla mollis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — the tiny flowers attract beneficial insects throughout the flowering season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlchemilla benefits from cold stratification before sowing to improve germination rates. Mix seeds with slightly damp seed-raising mix in a sealed bag and refrigerate for 4–6 weeks before sowing. After stratification, surface sow onto moist seed-raising mix — seeds need light to germinate so do not cover. Keep at around 15–18°C and maintain even moisture. Germination can be slow and a little variable, so patience pays off. Alternatively, sow outdoors in autumn and allow winter cold to naturally stratify the seeds. Plant out into a partially shaded to sunny position with moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Space 40–50 cm apart. Cut back hard after flowering to encourage a fresh flush of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller', with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📘 Ready to grow at a professional level? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/8209435590725\"\u003eCHBotanics Propagation from Seeds Manual — Professional Edition\u003c\/a\u003e — our comprehensive growing manual covering production techniques, timing, and much more, is available as an instant download. 🌱😊\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45708934479941,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_7c117e09-7343-4bcd-b5b7-d67d33f918f2.png?v=1788846819","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/ladys-mantle-thriller-seeds-alchemilla-mollis","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}