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HARDY FERNS Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata the King'
Commonly known as Golden male fern
Large crests on the pinnae and on the end of each frond
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Arching, lance-shaped pinnate fronds 20-80cm (8-32in) long and 10-15cm (4-6in) across..
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Height90cm (36in)
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Spread90cm (36in)
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FernErect rhizome.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Partial shadeSheltered site.
HARDY FERNS Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata the King'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowThe most handsome of the selected cultivars.Pests & DiseasesNonePlace of originEurope to Himalayas
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shaded, sheltered borderCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus- rich.
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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HARDY FERNS Dryopteris wallichiana
Available from £14.50
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HARDY FERNS Matteuccia struthiopteris
Ostrich fern, Shuttlecock fern
Available from £14.50
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HARDY FERNS Dryopteris erythrosora
Japanese rosy buckler fern
Available from £14.50
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HARDY FERNS Blechnum spicant
Hard fern, Deer fern
Available from £14.50
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ANEMONE hupehensis 'Queen Charlotte'
Japanese anemone, Japanese windflower
Available from £13.50
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BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss
Available from £13.50
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CERCIS canadensis 'Ruby Falls'
Available from £125.00
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FALLOPIA
Russian vine, Mile-a-minute vine
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HARDY FERNS
HARDY FERNS Dryopteris affinis 'Sieboldii'
Golden male fern
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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
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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.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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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