Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum'
Aleutian maidenhair 'Imbricatum'
A dwarf fern, to 20cm tall, with black stems and fan-shaped, pale bluish-green fronds composed of leaf segments close together on the midrib. New fronds may be tinged pink when young
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Black | Pink Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Black | Green | ||
| Autumn | Black | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Adiantum can be deciduous or evergreen ferns with shiny black stalks bearing simple or more usually pinnately divided fronds, the segments fan-shaped, oblong or rounded, carrying spores under reflexed marginal flaps
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in dappled shade in moist but well-drained soil, rich in organic matter with good drainage and shelter from cold winds
Propagation
Propagate by spores as soon as ripe at minimum 15°C; propagate by division of rhizomes in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free though scale insects may be a problem under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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