LION'S FOOT "Furry Lion's Foot" ( ALCHEMILLA MOLLIS )
Lodden Løvefod is a beautiful, ground-covering perennial, loved for its beautiful foliage and dense clusters of lime-green flowers. In early spring and throughout the summer, the plant has lobed, green and hairy leaves. The appearance of the leaves immediately brings to mind a lion's paw.
The leaves are large and numerous, and the plant grows to about 40 cm high and is suitable as a ground cover or edging plant. Dandelion is also super good at keeping weeds away, as the large leaves cast shadows over the soil and make it impossible for weeds to grow.
Lion's foot is especially loved after rain, as water drops and dew settle like water pearls on the leaves and in the branches. This phenomenon gives a fairytale effect like a thousand diamonds and looks very decorative in the garden.
Lionfoot is very suitable for vases, where the beautiful greenish-yellow flowers last a long time and add an airy touch to any beautiful bouquet.
Lionfoot blooms in June-September and forms a fantastic contrast to other perennials such as roses or flowers in purple and blue shades. The plant can be usefully cut back in late summer to then come back with new green leaves. If you want the plant to spread, you can let the inflorescences sit and drop seeds.
The Loden Løvefod is bee-friendly, easy to look after, thrifty and fully hardy. Lion's foot thrives in all types of soil and under most light conditions. However, deep shade can affect flowering to some extent.
Time to Plant Dandelion
Under Danish conditions, lion's foot is hardy and easy to grow. Plants from pots can be planted at any time without daytime frost and when the soil is frost-free. Even during the winter period, when the top of the plant is minimal, the root is ready to shoot new leaves and flowers in the warmth of spring.
Division and Transplantation of Lionfoot
Older plants can be divided to propagate further. This is best done in early spring or late summer. Divide the root into smaller pieces and plant them either directly or temporarily in a pot of good soil until they are ready to be moved to their permanent location.
Guide to Planting Dandelions - Step by Step
Before planting, the root ball must be moistened. Dig a hole twice the size of the pot, loosen the roots, plant the lion's foot and water abundantly. When planting in pots, nutrient-rich soil should be used.
Fertilization of Lion's foot
In the garden, snapdragons rarely require extra fertilizer, but in pots they benefit from a continuous supply of fertilizer for optimal growth and flowering. Liquid fertilizer in the irrigation water is ideal for plants in pots.
Watering of Lion's foot
Plants in pots require regular watering, while established plants in beds usually manage on their own. During establishment, watering must be regular for optimal establishment.
Flowering time for Lion's foot
Lion's foot blooms from June to September. To maintain a neat appearance and avoid self-seeding, remove or cut off spent stems.
Overview - Lion's foot
Type: Partially evergreen perennial
Height: Will be 40 cm
Width: Will be 40 cm
Foliage: Large matte, green, furry leaves
Flowering time: June - August
Flowers: Small greenish-yellow flowers that sit in clusters
Location: Sun - Shade
Soil type: Ordinary garden soil
Particularly suitable for: Cut, ground cover
Hardiness: Full
Number of plants per m2: 4
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