Alchemilla Lady's Mantle 'Gold Strike' - A Perennial Ground Cover Staple
Lady’s Mantle ‘Gold Strike’ (Alchemilla mollis ‘Gold Strike’) is a luminous perennial prized for its golden-green foliage and airy chartreuse flower clusters. The scalloped leaves collect dew like jewels, giving the plant its signature enchanted look. This variety brightens borders, pathways, and part-shade gardens, adding both texture and soft color. With its tidy growth habit and reliable performance, ‘Gold Strike’ is a versatile choice for cottage gardens, mixed perennial beds, and naturalistic plantings.
Applications in the Garden
Beautiful edging plant along borders and walkways
Excellent choice for cottage and woodland-style gardens
Soft, mounding form makes an attractive front-of-bed groundcover
Ideal for part-shade areas needing light, glow, and texture
Long-lasting blooms work well in cut-flower arrangements
Pairs beautifully with hosta, astilbe, columbine, and cranesbill geranium
Planting Tips - Lady's Mantle
Plant in full sun to part shade; afternoon shade is ideal in hot climates
Use rich, well-drained soil with good organic matter
Space 18–24 inches apart to allow the mound to spread naturally
Water regularly during establishment, then moderately through the season
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage fresh foliage growth
Cut back foliage after flowering for a tidy, rejuvenated mound
Divide clumps every few years to maintain plant vigor
Plant Biography and Growing Environment
| Botanical Name: | Alchemilla Sericata Gold Strike |
| Variety Name: | Sericata Gold Strike |
| Height: | 12″ |
| Hardiness Zone: | 3-8 |
| Sun or Shade: | Full sun to partial shade |
| Plant Classification: | Perennial |
| Planting Season: | Spring or Fall |
| Bloom Season: | Spring – Summer |
| Bloom Cycle: | Only blooms once |
| Bloom Duration: | 3 weeks |
| Planting Depth: | 2″-3″ |
| Soil Requirements: | Best grown in evenly moist, well-draining soil |
| Water Requirements: | Average |
Troubleshooting - Lady's Mantle
Leaf scorch: Often due to too much direct afternoon sun; provide more shade
Floppy growth: Can happen in deep shade; move to brighter light
Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation or reduce overhead watering
Sparse flowering: Typically caused by too much shade or depleted soil
Overlapping foliage: Normal as it spreads; divide if the center thins out
FAQ - Lady's Mantle
Q: Will Lady’s Mantle ‘Gold Strike’ grow in full shade?
A: It will survive in full shade but won’t flower as well, and color may be less vibrant. Part shade produces the best results.
Q: Does Lady’s Mantle spread aggressively?
A: It forms tidy mounds and spreads slowly. It may self-seed lightly, but not invasively.
Q: Can Lady’s Mantle be grown in containers?
A: Yes, as long as the pot has good drainage and receives part sun to dappled shade.
Q: When should I divide Lady’s Mantle?
A: Early spring or early fall are the best times for division.