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    HARDY FERNS Dryopteris wallichiana
    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
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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