Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'
lady fern 'Victoriae'
A clump-forming, deciduous fern growing to around 60cm and bearing upright to arching, light green fronds with narrow, cross-shaped leaflets (pinnules).
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
Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Woodsiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Athyrium are deciduous ferns with erect or creeping rhizomes bearing usually pinnate to tripinnate fronds, often of thin texture, and they are especially shade-tolerant
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant in moist but free draining, neutral to acid soil in a lightly shaded site. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove faded foliage in late autumn or leave until spring before new growth emerges.
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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