AWARD

HARDY FERNS Osmunda regalis

Commonly known as Royal fern

Sterile green, fertile leaves on tops thickly covered with brown spores
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Dense clumps of broadly triangular, pinnate, bright-green sterile fronds 1m (3ft) or more long. Partially fertile fronds to 2m (6ft) long, with tassell-like tips appear in summer.
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Fern
  • 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
    Or light dappled

HARDY FERNS Osmunda regalis

 
Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£14.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 10+ for £12 each
Any 3+ £13 each
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2022
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    A native fern. The fibrous rootstock is used as potting medium for orchids (osmunda)
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    All continents except Australasia.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Bog garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
    Wet or boggy soil
Ferns - Care Guide
2m (6½ft)
 fern - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
  

Useful extras...

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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™.
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