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    HARDY FERNS Dryopteris wallichiana
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HARDY FERNS Dryopteris wallichiana

    Commonly known as Wallich's wood fern

    AWARD
    Yellowish-green young leaves clothed with blackish-brown scales on the midrib
     
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    • Good to know
      An attractive fern providing contrasting colour in spring.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects
    • Place of origin
      Himalayas
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
      Lance-shaped, 2-pinnate, dark green fronds to 90cm (36in) or more long
    • Border
      Suitable for a shaded, sheltered border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Fern
      Produces an erect rhizome and a shuttlecock of leaves.
    • 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Any moist, humus-rich soil. When established will tolerate dry soil
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
      Dappled shade
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      		 fern - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (39in)
      		  
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
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    £6.50
    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.
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    £13.00
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