Coniogramme japonica 'Flavomaculata'
bamboo fern 'Flavomaculata'
A semi-evergreen fern with clumps of ribbon-shaped, twice pinnate fronds growing from 60 to 100cm long and 40-60cm wide. The fronds are a glossy green with horizontal yellow bands that aremost pronounced in new growth
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Variegated Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Variegated Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Green Variegated Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Variegated Yellow |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in a humus-rich, moist soil in light shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds as necessary
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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