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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Coniogramme are a genus of around 40 clump-forming, evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous, terrestrial ferns suited to moist, shady or woodland areas.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- N India to Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid leafy soil in part or full shade with shelter from cold winds. See how to grow ferns for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by spores as soon as ripe, or propagate by division of rhizomes on well-established clumps
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required, tidy dead or damaged fronds
Pests
May be susceptible to damage from slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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