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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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Evergreen
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Height40cm (16in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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FernCompact fern with rough, zig-zag, lance-shaped, pinnate fronds to 40cm (16in) long
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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
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Full shade
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Partial shadeSheltered site
HARDY FERNS Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowCompact, deeply cut, colourful young fronds. A good container plantPests & DiseasesTrouble freePlace of originAustralia, New Zealand. Garden origin. UK. Dick Hayward, North Wales
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shaded, sheltered borderCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsTown garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)RedOn new growth
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
40cm (16in)
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60cm (24in) |
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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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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