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    HARDY FERNS Adiantum pedatum
    HARDY FERNS Adiantum pedatum
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HARDY FERNS Adiantum pedatum

    Commonly known as Five-fingered maidenhair fern, Maidenhair fern

    Deciduous fern with kidney-shaped pinnate mid-green fronds
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £14.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 10+ for £12 each
    Any 3+ £13
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Eastern North America.
    • Deciduous
      Fronds to 35cm (14in) long on glossy, dark-brown or black stalks. Segments are oblong or triangular and toothed.
    • Border
      Suitable for a shaded, sheltered border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      40cm (16in)
    • Spread
      40cm (16in)
    • Fern
      With stout, creeping rhizomes.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Partial shade
      Dappled shade
    • Mature Size
      40cm (16in)
      		 fern - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        40cm (16in)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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