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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
Plant Details
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Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. -
DeciduousFronds to 35cm (14in) long on glossy, dark-brown or black stalks. Segments are oblong or triangular and toothed.
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Fully hardy
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Height
40cm (16in) -
Spread
40cm (16in) -
FernWith stout, creeping rhizomes.
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size40cm (16in)
40cm (16in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shaded, sheltered borderCottage gardenTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
Dappled shade
Ferns - Care Guide
- Growing & Caring for Ferns
- ADIANTUM Ferns
- ASPLENIUM Ferns
- ATHRIUM Ferns
- BLECHNUM Ferns
- DRYOPTERIS Ferns
- MATTEUCCIA Ferns
- OSMUNDA Ferns
- POLYSTICHUM Ferns
- Tidying Deciduous Ferns for Winter
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