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HARDY FERNS Matteuccia struthiopteris

Commonly known as Ostrich fern, Shuttlecock fern

Erect green leaves form shuttlecock shape
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Height
    1.7m (5½ft)
  • Spread
    1m (3ft)
  • Fern
    Rhizomatous fern, spreading by horizontal rhizomes producing new 'shuttlecocks' 10-20cm (4-8in) from the parent plant.
  • 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)
  • Partial shade
    Light dappled shade.

HARDY FERNS Matteuccia struthiopteris

 
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£14.50 each 
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Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • 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.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a moist border
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus- rich.
    Neutral to acid soil
    Neutral to slightly acid
Ferns - Care Guide

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