Phegopteris connectilis

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beech fern

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Other common names

long beech fern, narrow beech fern, northern beech fern

Synonyms

Thelypteris phegopteris
Dryopteris phegopteris
Polypodium phegopteris

Ferns Herbaceous Perennial
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A deciduous fern with an initially upright, then arching habit, growing 20–50cm tall with a spread up to 90cm. Its pale to bright green, finely divided triangular fronds are distinctive, with the lowest pair of leaflets angling downward in an arrow-like shape, set apart from the rest

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full shade Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Thelypteridaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Eurasia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows well in most moist soil in shade or partial shade. See how to grow ferns for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe, or by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Wildlife gardens

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged fronds as required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free