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HARDY FERNS Matteuccia struthiopteris
Commonly known as Ostrich fern, Shuttlecock fern
Erect green leaves form shuttlecock shape
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Deciduous
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Height - 1.7m (5½ft) -
Spread - 1m (3ft)
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Fern - rhizomatous fern, spreading by horizontal rhizomes producing new 'shuttlecocks' 10-20cm (4-8in) from the parent plant.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Partial shade - or light dappled shade. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - good for moist shade in a woodland garden or at the edge of a pond. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - Europe, eastern Asia, North America. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus- rich.
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Neutral to acid soil - neutral to slightly acid
Ferns - Care Guide
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