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HARDY FERNS Dryopteris wallichiana
Commonly known as Wallich's wood fern

Yellowish-green young leaves clothed with blackish-brown scales on the midrib
Plant Details
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Good to know
An attractive fern providing contrasting colour in spring. -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects -
Place of origin
Himalayas -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Lance-shaped, 2-pinnate, dark green fronds to 90cm (36in) or more long
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Fully hardy
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
FernProduces an erect rhizome and a shuttlecock of leaves.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shaded, sheltered borderCottage gardenTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilAny moist, humus-rich soil. When established will tolerate dry soil
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Sun Requirements
Full shade
Partial shade
Dappled shade
Ferns - Care Guide
- Growing & Caring for Ferns
- ADIANTUM Ferns
- ASPLENIUM Ferns
- ATHRIUM Ferns
- BLECHNUM Ferns
- DRYOPTERIS Ferns
- MATTEUCCIA Ferns
- OSMUNDA Ferns
- POLYSTICHUM Ferns
- Tidying Deciduous Ferns for Winter
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