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    HARDY FERNS Athyrium filix-femina
    HARDY FERNS Athyrium filix-femina
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HARDY FERNS Athyrium filix-femina

    Commonly known as Lady fern

    Hardy fern growing up to 4 feet
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      The native Lady fern. Can look like a miniature version of the exotic tree fern.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Temperate northern hemisphere.
    • Deciduous
      Light-green fronds to 1m (39in) long on reddish stalks.
    • Border
      Suitable for a shaded, sheltered border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      90cm (36in)
    • Fern
      The crown of the trunk-like rhizome is often up to 20cm (8in) above the ground. Sori(spore clusters) are conspicuously J or C shaped.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
      With added leaf mould or garden compost
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
      Dappled shade
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      		 fern - guide for size not form Watering Can
        90cm (36in)
      		  
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