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HARDY FERNS Woodwardia fimbriata
Commonly known as Giant chain fern
A hardy evergreen species with handsome dark green foliage. Spectacular by water
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLance-shaped or elliptic, pinnate, mid-green fronds to 2.5m (8ft) long in ideal conditions. Pinnae, to 40cm (16in) long, have lance-shaped segments
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Height1-2m (3-6½ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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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) -
Partial shadeProtect with a dry mulch in winter in frosty areas
HARDY FERNS Woodwardia fimbriata
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originWestern North America -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertileNeutral soil preferred
Ferns - Care Guide
- Growing & Caring for Ferns
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- OSMUNDA Ferns
- POLYSTICHUM Ferns
- Tidying Deciduous Ferns for Winter
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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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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
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