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HARDY FERNS Asplenium trichomanes
Commonly known as Maidenhair spleenwort
Erect narrowly lance-shaped dark green fronds on dark brown stalks
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Evergreen - narrowly lance-shaped, pinnate, dark green fronds10-20cm (4-8in) long on black or dark brown stalks
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Height - 15cm (6in)
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Spread - 20cm (8in)
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Fern - terrestrial fern with erect rhizomes
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none
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Place of origin - most temperate regions
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to alkaline soil - - humus-rich, well drained with added grit
Ferns - Care Guide
Useful extras...

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.
3 options from £6.00

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)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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™.
Only £7.50