Astrolepis sinuata
wavy cloak fern
A fairly compact, clump-forming, evergreen fern with upright, narrowly lance-shaped, hairy, grey-green fronds divided into ovate, shallowly lobed leaflets or pinnae bearing tan coloured star-like scales beneath
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Neutral, Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey | |||
| Autumn | Green Grey | |||
| Winter | Green Grey |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S US to Arg.
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, gritty, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline soil in full sun or light shade with the roots protected with a gravel or stone chipping mulch. Protect from winter wet. See how to grow ferns for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division or spores
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required but remove any faded or damaged fronds in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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