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Polypodium cambricum. Image: Graham Titchmarsh/RHS Herbarium

RHS Garden Wisley contains an excellent selection of hardy ferns. This is largely based on a generous gift from the well-known author, Graham Stuart Thomas, in 1975, and is continually being supplemented.

Greenhouse ferns may also be seen at Wisley, mostly in the temperate and subtropical sections of the Glasshouse.

RHS Trials and Awards

Although no trial of either hardy or tender ferns has been held at Wisley to date, the garden qualities of a number of both hardy and greenhouse ferns have been recognised by the Award of Garden Merit.

Plant awards

Ferns with the AGM

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Well-respected plantsman, Graham Rice, uncovers all the latest new plants in his blog.

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Plant bulletins

Plant bulletins

The results of many of our major trials are now being produced in full colour bulletins. These bulletins include full descriptions of the Award of Garden Merit plants, botanical background and cultivation information.

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