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HARDY FERNS Asplenium scolopendrium
Commonly known as Hart's tongue fern
Irregular strap-shaped glossy leathery fronds
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Evergreen - shuttlecock-like crowns of strap-shaped, bright-green fronds to 40cm (16in) or more with wavy margins.
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Height - 45-70cm (18-28in) -
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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Fern - erect to shortly creeping rhizomes. Sori(clusters of spores) are arranged in a herringbone fashion.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - the familiar native. -
Pests & Diseases - prone to rust in wet winters -
Place of origin - Europe, western Asia, North America. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus- rich and with added grit.
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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- How do ferns reproduce - Video Tip ondemand_video
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45-70cm (18-28in)
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60cm (24in) |
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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