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  • HARDY FERNS Polypodium 'Whitley Giant'
    HARDY FERNS Polypodium   'Whitley Giant'
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    HARDY FERNS Polypodium 'Whitley Giant'

    Semi-evergreen with arching pinnate, dark green fronds. New fronds grow in summer.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Not a giant
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Northern regions. Higher altitudes in Europe, Africa and eastern Asia
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
      Arching fronds divided into long, narrowly lance-shaped leaflets
    • Border
      Suitable for a shady border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      50cm (20in)
    • Spread
      50cm (20in)
    • Fern
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Partial shade
      Dappled shade
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