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It\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehas suppressed hairs on thinly textured, pleated, palmate leaves, water droplets are held on the foliage.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb plant which provides multiple seasons interest. It requires a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded situation. It can be used towards the front of your borders and beds or even in a rockery. 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Equally valued for its light green, divided leaves — which capture raindrops beautifully — as for its delicate flowers, it has a gentle, tidy grace throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike \u003cem\u003eAlchemilla mollis\u003c\/em\u003e, it tolerates a range of conditions, but its smaller scale makes it ideal for rock gardens, containers, and path edging. It also works well as neat ground cover. Tawny-orange autumn foliage adds a final flourish. 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Really versatile, use it for underplanting shrubs, helping to knit a bank together or just to attract pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn August cut down the whole plant including leaves to 2.5cm from ground level and allow it to regrow. 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