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HARDY FERNS Athyrium filix-femina
Commonly known as Lady fern
Hardy fern growing up to 4 feet
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Deciduous - light-green fronds to 1m (3ft) long on reddish stalks.
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Height - 1.2m (4ft)
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Spread - 90cm (36in)
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Fern - the crown of the trunklike rhizome is often up to 20cm (8in) above the ground. Sori(spore clusters) are conspicuously J or C shaped.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full shade - sheltered.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - the native Lady fern. Can look like a miniature version of the exotic tree fern.
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Pests & Diseases - none.
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Place of origin - temperate northern hemisphere.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Neutral to acid soil - with added leaf mould or garden compost
Ferns - Care Guide
1.2m (4ft)
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90cm (36in) |

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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