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HARDY FERNS Dryopteris cycadina
Commonly known as Shaggy field fern
Full shade for this semi-evergreen fern
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Height60cm (24in)
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Spread45cm (18in)
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FernErect rhizome produces a shuttlecock of lance-shaped, pinnate, bright green fronds 45cm (18in) tall with green mid-ribs and attractive black hairs
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline
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Full shadeSheltered site
HARDY FERNS Dryopteris cycadina
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originNorthern India to China, Taiwan, Japan
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
Ferns - Care Guide
- Growing & Caring for Ferns
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- ATHRIUM Ferns
- BLECHNUM Ferns
- DRYOPTERIS Ferns
- MATTEUCCIA Ferns
- OSMUNDA Ferns
- POLYSTICHUM Ferns
- Tidying Deciduous Ferns for Winter
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60cm (24in)
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45cm (18in) |

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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

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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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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