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  • HARDY FERNS Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby'
    HARDY FERNS Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby'
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    HARDY FERNS Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby'

    Commonly known as Hacksaw fern, Prickly rasp-fern

    Evergreen, tender fern. Dark green toothed fronds, reddish-pink when young
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £14.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 10+ for £12 each
    Any 3+ £13
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Compact, deeply cut, colourful young fronds. A good container plant
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Australia, New Zealand. Garden origin. UK. Dick Hayward, North Wales
    • Evergreen
    • Border
      Suitable for a shaded, sheltered border
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Town garden
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Red
      On new growth
    • Height
      40cm (16in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Fern
      Compact fern with rough, zig-zag, lance-shaped, pinnate fronds to 40cm (16in) long
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
      Cover crowns with mulch during winter
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
      Sheltered site
    • Mature Size
      40cm (16in)
      fern - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        60cm (24in)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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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    Vermin & Pest Control
    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
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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